Itampolo

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Itampolo
Itampolo is located in Madagascar
Itampolo
Itampolo
Location in Madagascar
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Country  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Ampanihy
Elevation[1] 19 m (62 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 32,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Itampolo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peas, while other important agricultural products are maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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