Ampasipotsy Gare
Ampasipotsy Gare | |
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Ampasipotsy Gare Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 18°58′S 48°21′E / 18.967°S 48.350°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Moramanga |
Elevation[1] | 964 m (3,163 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ampasipotsy Gare is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 29% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
Coordinates: 18°58′S 48°21′E / 18.967°S 48.350°E
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