Amparafaravola

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Amparafaravola
Amparafaravola
Amparafaravola
Amparafaravola is located in Madagascar
Amparafaravola
Amparafaravola
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°35′S 48°13′E / 17.583°S 48.217°E / -17.583; 48.217
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmparafaravola
Elevation
[1]
792 m (2,598 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total33,299
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
504

Amparafaravola is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was 33,299 in 2018.

In addition to primary schooling, the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services for its citizens. Over 80% of the population of the commune are farmers and 10% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice. Other important agricultural products include maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 8% of the population, respectively. Additionally, fishing employs 1% of the population.[3] An serves the town.

References and notes[]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  3. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.

Coordinates: 17°35′S 48°13′E / 17.583°S 48.217°E / -17.583; 48.217


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