Fitampito
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Fitampito | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | 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
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-01.