Ampohibe

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Ampohibe
Ampohibe (Madagascar)
Ampohibe
Ampohibe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°2′S 50°18′E / -15.033, 50.3
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Antalaha
Population (2001)[1]
 - Total 23,623
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ampohibe is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Ampohibe was 23,623.[1]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.9 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 0.1 % of the population.[1]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 15°2′S 50°18′E / -15.033, 50.3