Ampasipotsy, Manakara
Ampasipotsy 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 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ampasipotsy | |
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  Ampasipotsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°57′S 47°44′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara |
| Elevation | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Capital: Manakara | ||
| Ikongo (17) - 310 |  | |
| Manakara (42) - 316 |
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| Vohipeno (19) - 321 | ||
3 districts; 78 communes | ||
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