Ampamata

Ampamata
Ampamata is located in Madagascar
Ampamata
Ampamata
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°33′S 45°41′E / 24.550°S 45.683°E / -24.550; 45.683
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictAmbovombe
Elevation
[1]
384 m (1,260 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ampamata is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

24°33′S 45°41′E / 24.550°S 45.683°E / -24.550; 45.683


  1. ^ antanimora-sud-demande un district
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