Mampikony II

For other places with the same name, see Mampikony.
Mampikony II
Mampikony II

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 16°18′S 47°41′E / 16.300°S 47.683°E / -16.300; 47.683
Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Mampikony
Elevation[1] 213 m (699 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 14,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mampikony II is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mampikony II is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and onions. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 4.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 16°18′S 47°41′E / 16.300°S 47.683°E / -16.300; 47.683


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