Ampanefena

Ampanefena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. In 2008 its population was estimated to 23.000.[2]

Ampanefena
Ampanefena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°52′S 49°58′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictVohemar
Elevation58 m (190 ft)
Population
 (2008)
  Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Industry and services provide both employment for 0.5% of the population.[3]

Geography

The town is situated at the Route nationale 5a between Vohemar and Sambava.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. www.pseau.org
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.


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