Amporoforo

Amporoforo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

For the commune in Toamasina II district, see Amporoforo (Toamasina).
Amporoforo
Amporoforo is located in Madagascar
Amporoforo
Amporoforo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°28′S 47°48′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictFarafangana
Elevation
[1]
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are pineapple 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 2008-05-05.

22°28′S 47°48′E


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