Ampahana | |
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Coordinates: 14°45′S 50°13′E / 14.750°S 50.217°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sava |
District | Antalaha |
Population (2001)
[1] | |
• Total | 25,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
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]
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]
14°45′S 50°13′E / 14.750°S 50.217°E