Ampitatafika is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antanifotsy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was 32,955 in 2018.
Ampitatafika | |
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Coordinates: 19°34′S 47°21′E / 19.567°S 47.350°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Antanifotsy |
Elevation | 1,576 m (5,171 ft) |
Population (2018)[2] | |
• Total | 32.955 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 113 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]
Notable people
edit- Honoré N. Razafindramiandra (1939-1996), Malagasy politician
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
19°34′S 47°21′E / 19.567°S 47.350°E