Antsampandrano, Ambatolampy
Place in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antsampandrano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
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Antsampandrano | |
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Coordinates: 19°32′S 47°35′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Ambatolampy |
Elevation | 1,569 m (5,148 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 20,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 2% of the population, respectively.[2]