Talata Ampano
Talata Ampano | |
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Coordinates: 21°33′S 47°2′E / 21.550°S 47.033°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Vohibato District |
Government | |
• Mayor | Fidèle Ramanantsalama[1] |
Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 305 |
Talata Ampano is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohibato District, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 86% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are vegetables, cassava, sweet potatoes and tomato. Industry and services provide employment for 6% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[3]
Roads
[edit]The commune is crossed by the RN 7. It is situated at 18 km from Fianarantsoa.
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Newsmada [dead link ]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 1 May 2008.
21°33′S 47°2′E / 21.550°S 47.033°E