Ampahana

Ampahana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Ampahana was 25,000.[1]

Ampahana
Ampahana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°45′S 50°13′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAntalaha
Population
 (2001)[1]
  Total25,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 85% of the population are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are pineapple, coffee and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.


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