Ampandriakalindy

Ampandriakalindy
Ampandriakalindy

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 14°58′S 48°3′E / 14.967°S 48.050°E / -14.967; 48.050
Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Antsohihy
Elevation[1] 37 m (121 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ampandriakalindy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 22% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and maize. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.

Coordinates: 14°58′S 48°3′E / 14.967°S 48.050°E / -14.967; 48.050


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