Ampasimazava, Vavatenina

Place in Analanjirofo, Madagascar
17°40′S 49°8′E / 17.667°S 49.133°E / -17.667; 49.133Country MadagascarRegionAnalanjirofoDistrictVavateninaElevation293 m (961 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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]

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

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
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Madagascar Communes in the region of Analanjirofo, Madagascar
Fenerive Est (509)
Mananara Nord (511)Maroantsetra (512)Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) (515)Soanierana Ivongo (516)Vavatenina (518)
6 districts; 71 communes

17°40′S 49°8′E / 17.667°S 49.133°E / -17.667; 49.133


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