Ampasinambo

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Ampasinambo
Ampasinambo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°31′S 48°0′E / 20.517°S 48.000°E / -20.517; 48.000
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Nosy Varika
Elevation[1] 528 m (1,732 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 25,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ampasinambo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and beans. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

An airstrip constructed through Mission Aviation Fellowship opened in July 2009.[3]

The highest waterfall of Madagascar, the Sakaleona Falls, is situated at a distance of 18 km from this city.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03. 
  3. Creating something of lasting value, MAF News (December 2009-February 2010).

Coordinates: 20°31′S 48°0′E / 20.517°S 48.000°E / -20.517; 48.000


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