Fitampito Explained

Official Name:Fitampito
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:Ikalamavony
Area Footnotes:
Area Total Km2:2202
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:9,546
Population Blank1 Title:Bara 25-50%, Betsileo 25-50%, Antesaka
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-20.9667°N 65°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:652
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:314

Fitampito is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,546 in 2018.

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 44% and 55% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

Rivers

The town lies at the Matsiatra river.

References and notes

-20.9667°N 65°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-01.