Amparihy
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| Amparihy | |
| Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Boriziny |
| Elevation [1] | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Amparihy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cotton, while other important agricultural products are beans and tobacco. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.

