Ampary
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Ampary | |
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  Ampary Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°05′44″S 46°42′40″E / 19.09556°S 46.71111°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Soavinandriana |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.1[1] km2 (16.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,035 m (3,396 ft) |
| Population (2015)[3] | |
• Total | 22,407 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ampary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22.407 in 2015[4].
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 17% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize, cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[5]
