Official Name: | Ampitana |
Pushpin Map: | Madagascar |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Madagascar |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 180 |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Haute Matsiatra |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Ambohimahasoa |
Area Footnotes: | [1] |
Area Total Km2: | 144 |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Population Total: | 10000 |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Timezone: | EAT |
Utc Offset: | 3 |
Coordinates: | -21.1333°N 60°W |
Elevation Footnotes: | [2] |
Elevation M: | 1189 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 305 |
Ampitana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]
Ampitana is situated at 5 km South of Ambohimahasoa. It is crossed by the Ankona river.[4]