Ampasimboraka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ampasimboraka | |
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Coordinates: 21°40′S 47°38′E / 21.667°S 47.633°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Manakara |
Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are coffee and sugarcane. Services provide employment for 0.1% 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 2008-05-03.
21°40′S 47°38′E / 21.667°S 47.633°E