Mampikony

Mampikony [mampiˈkunʲ] is a city and commune (commune urbaine, Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mampikony
Mampikony Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°5′30″S 47°38′50″E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Sofia
District	Mampikony
Elevation [1]	55 m (180 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	14,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Mampikony is located at the Route nationale 6 and served by the local Mampikony Airport. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]

Geography

It is situated at 84 km from Ambondromamy on the Route nationale 6.

Economy

Cotton and tobacco[3] plantations. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and onions; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]

Education

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. A regional centre for distance education (CRTE) of the Centre National de Télé-Enseignement de Madagascar (CNETMAD) is also located in Mampikony.

References and notes

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
3. Dilag-tours.ch - Mampikony