Fitampito

Coordinates: 20°58′S 46°19′E / 20.967°S 46.317°E / -20.967; 46.317
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Fitampito
Fitampito is located in Madagascar
Fitampito
Fitampito
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°58′S 46°19′E / 20.967°S 46.317°E / -20.967; 46.317
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictIkalamavony
Area
 • Total2,202 km2 (850 sq mi)
Elevation652 m (2,139 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total9,546
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
314

Fitampito is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,546 in 2018.

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 44% and 55% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

Rivers[edit]

The town lies at the Matsiatra river.

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

20°58′S 46°19′E / 20.967°S 46.317°E / -20.967; 46.317