Ampasimalemy

Ampasimalemy
Country  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vangaindrano
Population (2001)[1]
  Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ampasimalemy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.

Coordinates: 23°20′32″S 47°34′43″E / 23.3422°S 47.5785°E / -23.3422; 47.5785

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