Ampitana

Country Madagascar

Elevation

^[2]

1,189 m (3,901 ft)

Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Postal code

305

Ampitana
Ampitana Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°8′S 47°13′E / 21.133°S 47.217°E / -21.133; 47.217
Country	Madagascar
Region	Haute Matsiatra
District	Ambohimahasoa
Area [1]
• Total	144 km2 (56 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	1,189 m (3,901 ft)
Population  (2001)[3]
• Total	10,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	305

Ampitana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.^[3]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.^[3]