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 is located in Madagascar
Fitampito
Fitampito
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°58′S 46°19′E / 20.967°S 46.317°E / -20.967; 46.317
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictIkalamavony
Area
 • Total
2,202 km2 (850 sq mi)
Elevation652 m (2,139 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
9,546
Time zoneUTC3 (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

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The town lies at the Matsiatra river.

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

20°58′S 46°19′E / 20.967°S 46.317°E / -20.967; 46.317