Ampasimboraka

Ampasimboraka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ampasimboraka
Ampasimboraka is located in Madagascar
Ampasimboraka
Ampasimboraka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°40′S 47°38′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation
[1]
238 m (781 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are coffee and sugarcane. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

21°40′S 47°38′E


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