Ampanotokana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohidratrimo (district), which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,969 in 2019.[1]

Ampanotokana
Ampanotokana is located in Madagascar
Ampanotokana
Ampanotokana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°43′S 47°18′E / 18.717°S 47.300°E / -18.717; 47.300
CountryMadagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictAmbohidratrimo (district)
Area
 • Total
135 km2 (52 sq mi)
Highest elevation
1,540 m (5,050 ft)
Lowest elevation
1,143 m (3,750 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total
21,969
 • Metro density158/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

It lies 35 km (22 mi) north-west of the capitol Antananarivo. Of the 29 fokontany (villages) of the commune, 11 lie along the RN 4 from Antananarivo to Mahajanga. The RNT 36 intersects in this town.

Rivers

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The Ikopa River is the southern limit of the commune.

References

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  1. ^ "SAC Ampanotokana". oatf-madagascar.mg. Retrieved 2021-05-23.