Amparafaravola is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the municipality was 33,299 in 2018 that are distributed in 21 Fokontany (villages) that are: Marotaolana, Antanambao, Ambohimandroso, Ambohipeno, Maritampona, Ampasimbola, Ambalamirahona, Analamiranga, Amparafaravola, Ambodihasina, Besarety, Ambalafarisoa, Ampilahoana, Antsakoana, Morarano-Nord, Ambodimanga, Ambondrona, Andilana Sud, Sahamamy, Ambondroala and Ambohivorikely. It is situated at 65 km from Ambatondrazaka.
Amparafaravola | |
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 Amparafaravola | |
  Amparafaravola Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°35′S 48°13′E / 17.583°S 48.217°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Amparafaravola |
| Area | |
• Total | 640.15 km2 (247.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 792 m (2,598 ft) |
| Population (2018)[3] | |
• Total | 33,299 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 504 |
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.[4]
Infrastructures
editThe National Road 3a crosses this municipality in its West.
References
edit- ^ [madadoc.irenala.edu.mg/documents/v02235_AMP.pdf AMP]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
17°35′S 48°13′E / 17.583°S 48.217°E
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