Amparihy

Amparihy
Amparihy

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°40′S 47°7′E / 15.667°S 47.117°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Boriziny
Elevation[1] 16 m (52 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Amparihy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cotton, while other important agricultural products are beans and tobacco. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 15°40′S 47°7′E / 15.667°S 47.117°E