Ampasy Nahampoa
Ampasy Nahampoa | |
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  Ampasy Nahampoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°58′S 46°59′E / 24.967°S 46.983°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ampasy Nahampoa is a town and commune 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.[2]
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.[2]
References and notes[]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (14) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 58 communes | ||
Coordinates: 24°58′S 46°59′E / 24.967°S 46.983°E
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