Ampasimatera | |
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Coordinates: 15°56′S 47°45′E / 15.933°S 47.750°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sofia |
District | Mampikony |
Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
Population (2001)
[1] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Ampasimatera is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census. [1]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cotton and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population. [1]
15°56′S 47°45′E / 15.933°S 47.750°E