Amparaky

Coordinates: 19°19′S 46°38′E / 19.317°S 46.633°E / -19.317; 46.633
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Amparaky
Amparaky is located in Madagascar
Amparaky
Amparaky
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°19′S 46°38′E / 19.317°S 46.633°E / -19.317; 46.633
Country Madagascar
RegionItasy
DistrictSoavinandriana
Elevation1,132 m (3,714 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total6,000
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Amparaky is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.

19°19′S 46°38′E / 19.317°S 46.633°E / -19.317; 46.633