Fitampito
Fitampito is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Fitampito | |
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  Fitampito Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°58′S 46°19′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ikalamavony |
| Elevation | 652 m (2,139 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 44% and 55% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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