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.
Fitampito | |
|---|---|
  Fitampito Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°58′S 46°19′E / 20.967°S 46.317°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ikalamavony |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,202 km2 (850 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 652 m (2,139 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 9,546 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 314 |
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
editThe town lies at the Matsiatra river.
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
20°58′S 46°19′E / 20.967°S 46.317°E
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