Amparaky

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Amparaky
Amparaky (Madagascar)
Amparaky
Amparaky
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°19′S 46°38′E / -19.317, 46.633
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Itasy
District Soavinandriana
Elevation [1] 1,132 m (3,714 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Amparaky is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-23.

Coordinates: 19°19′S 46°38′E / -19.317, 46.633