Ampary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ampary | |
|---|---|
  Ampary Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°05′44″S 46°42′40″E / 19.09556°S 46.71111°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Soavinandriana |
| Elevation | 1,035 m (3,396 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 17% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize, cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
19°11′S 46°35′E / 19.183°S 46.583°E