Ampasina Maningory

Ampasina Maningory is a rural municipality in Madagascar, located along the Maningory River, a few kilometers from the Indian Ocean. 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]

Ampasina Maningory
Ampasina Maningory is located in Madagascar
Ampasina Maningory
Ampasina Maningory
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°13′S 49°25′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictFenerive Est
Government
 • MayorAlexis Ralisimanana
Area
[1]
 • Total215 km2 (83 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total36,000
 • Ethnicities
Betsimisaraka
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
509

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 and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]

Rivers
  • The Maningory River crosses Ampasina Maningory and flows into the Indian Ocean at 6 km (3.7 mi) East of the town.

Roads

The National road No. 5 goes through Ampasina Maningory. It is located 19 km (12 mi) north of Fenoarivo Atsinanana (Fénérive Est) and 110 km (68 mi) north of Toamasina.

References
  1. DYNAMIQUES DES ASSOCIATIONS PAYSANNES DANS LE DEVELOPPEMENT RURAL
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.

17°13′S 49°25′E

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