Ampasimbe Manantsatrana
Ampasimbe Manantsatrana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 36,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ampasimbe Manantsatrana | |
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  Ampasimbe Manantsatrana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°6′S 49°26′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Fenerive Est |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 36,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee, lychee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 4.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
Capital: Fenoarivo Atsinanana | ||
| Fenerive Est (509) |  | |
| Mananara Nord (511) | ||
| Maroantsetra (512) | ||
| Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) (515) | ||
| Soanierana Ivongo (516) | ||
| Vavatenina (518) | ||
6 districts; 71 communes | ||
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