Sampona

Sampona
Sampona

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 25°9′S 46°19′E / 25.150°S 46.317°E / -25.150; 46.317
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Amboasary Sud
Elevation[1] 278 m (912 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sampona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 92% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 25°9′S 46°19′E / 25.150°S 46.317°E / -25.150; 46.317


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