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Amparihitsokatra | |
|---|---|
  Amparihitsokatra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°31′S 48°34′E / 17.517°S 48.567°E | |
| Country | 
Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Ambatondrazaka |
| Elevation | 841 m (2,759 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[1] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Amparihitsokatra is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population. [1]
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
Capital:
Ambatondrazaka | ||
| Ambatondrazaka (21) |  | |
| Amparafaravola (21) | ||
| Andilamena (8) | ||
| Anosibe An'ala (11) | ||
| Moramanga (22) | ||
5 districts; 82 communes | ||
17°31′S 48°34′E / 17.517°S 48.567°E
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