Itampolo

Itampolo
Itampolo
Itampolo Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°41′S 43°57′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Atsimo-Andrefana
District	Ampanihy
Elevation [1]	19 m (62 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	32,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Itampolo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peas, while other important agricultural products are maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% 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 2008-03-11.

24°41′S 43°57′E