Ampasy Nahampoa

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Ampasy Nahampoa
Ampasy Nampoina
Ampasy Nahampoana
the Tsitongambarika forest
the Tsitongambarika forest
Ampasy Nahampoa is located in Madagascar
Ampasy Nahampoa
Ampasy Nahampoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°58′S 46°59′E / 24.967°S 46.983°E / -24.967; 46.983
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Government
 • MayorAndriamahasoro Rondromalala
Elevation28 m (92 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
614

Ampasy Nahampoa is a rural municipality 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.[3] It is situated at a distance of 7 km from Fort-Dauphin.[4]

Only primary schooling is available. 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receive 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. Fishing employs 2% of the population.[3]

Roads

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This municipality is situated at the National road 12a,[5] 7 km from Fort-Dauphin.

Nature

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The Tsitongambarika forest is situated largely in this municipality.

References

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  1. ^ Midi-Madagasikara: Portrait, le maire d'Ampasy Nahampoina
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  4. ^ Unicef
  5. ^ Chantier RN 12A


24°58′S 46°59′E / 24.967°S 46.983°E / -24.967; 46.983