Fitampito

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Fitampito
Fitampito (Madagascar)
Fitampito
Fitampito
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°58′S 46°19′E / -20.967, 46.317
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ikalamavony
Elevation [1] 652 m (2,139 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Fitampito is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

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]

[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 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 20°58′S 46°19′E / -20.967, 46.317