| Mampikony II | |
|---|---|
  Mampikony IILocation 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 | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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.
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.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
| Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Antsohihy | ||
| Analalava (11) (407) |  | |
| Antsohihy (12) (407) | ||
| Bealanana (13) (407) | ||
| Befandriana-Nord (12) (409) | ||
| Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) (419) | ||
| Mampikony (6) (414) | ||
| Mandritsara (22) (415) | ||
| 7 districts; 91 communes | ||
16°18′S 47°41′E / 16.300°S 47.683°E / -16.300; 47.683
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