Amparihy Est

Amparihy Est
Amparihy Est Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°57′S 47°2′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Atsimo-Atsinanana
District	Vangaindrano
Elevation [1]	1,167 m (3,829 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	14,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Amparihy Est is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are sugarcane, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.^[2]

References and notes

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

23°57′S 47°2′E