Amparihy Est is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Amparihy Est | |
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  Amparihy Est Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°57′S 47°2′E / 23.950°S 47.033°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vangaindrano |
| Elevation | 1,167 m (3,829 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are sugarcane, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
23°57′S 47°2′E / 23.950°S 47.033°E
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