Ampataka
| Ampataka | |
|---|---|
  Ampataka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°21′S 47°28′E / 23.350°S 47.467°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vangaindrano |
| Elevation[1] | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ampataka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and coffee, while other important agricultural products are pepper and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 5% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-05.
Coordinates: 23°21′S 47°28′E / 23.350°S 47.467°E