Ampasy Nahampoa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[3] It is situated at a distance of 7 km from Fort-Dauphin.[4]
Ampasy Nahampoa
Ampasy Nampoina Ampasy Nahampoana | |
|---|---|
 the Tsitongambarika forest | |
  Ampasy Nahampoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°58′S 46°59′E / 24.967°S 46.983°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andriamahasoro Rondromalala |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 614 |
Only primary schooling is available. 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 15% and 5% of the population, respectively. Fishing employs 2% of the population.[3]
Roads
editThis municipality is situated at the National road 12a,[5] 7 km from Fort-Dauphin.
Nature
editThe Tsitongambarika forest is situated largely in this municipality.
References
edit- ^ Midi-Madagasikara: Portrait, le maire d'Ampasy Nahampoina
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
- ^ Unicef
- ^ Chantier RN 12A
24°58′S 46°59′E / 24.967°S 46.983°E
 | This Anosy Region location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |