Ampasimalemy

Ampasimalemy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Ampasimalemy
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVangaindrano
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[1]

References and notes
  1. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.

23.3422°S 47.5785°E / -23.3422; 47.5785

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