Antsampandrano, Ambatolampy

Antsampandrano
Antsampandrano

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°32′S 47°35′E / 19.533°S 47.583°E / -19.533; 47.583
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Ambatolampy
Elevation[1] 1,569 m (5,148 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 20,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antsampandrano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 2% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°32′S 47°35′E / 19.533°S 47.583°E / -19.533; 47.583


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