Ampasy Nahampoa

Ampasy Nahampoa
Ampasy Nahampoa
Location in Madagascar
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Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 28 m (92 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ampasy Nahampoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 15% and 5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]

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