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
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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Coordinates: 15°40′S 47°7′E / 15.667°S 47.117°E