Ampasimanjeva

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Ampasimanjeva
Ampasimanjeva (Madagascar)
Ampasimanjeva
Ampasimanjeva
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°44′S 48°2′E / -21.733, 48.033
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation [1] 10 m (33 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 22,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ampasimanjeva is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 92.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 0.25% and 7% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.25% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°44′S 48°2′E / -21.733, 48.033