Sitampiky
Sitampiky is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in north-western Madagascar approximately 240 kilometres north-west of the capital Antananarivo. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Sitampiky | |
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  Sitampiky Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°40′S 46°6′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Ambato-Boeni |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (77%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is raffia palm, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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