Ampasimena

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Ampasimena
Ampasimena (Madagascar)
Ampasimena
Ampasimena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°22′S 47°10′E / -24.367, 47.167
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation [1] 31 m (102 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 20,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ampasimena is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and coffee; also rice is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-04.
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Coordinates: 24°22′S 47°10′E / -24.367, 47.167