Ampasimazava is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vavatenina, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ampasimazava | |
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  Ampasimazava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°40′S 49°8′E / 17.667°S 49.133°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Vavatenina |
| Elevation | 293 m (961 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cloves and lychee. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
17°40′S 49°8′E / 17.667°S 49.133°E
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