Ampasy Nahampoa
Ampasy Nampoina Ampasy Nahampoana | |
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Tsitongambarika forest | |
Coordinates: 24°58′S 46°59′E / 24.967°S 46.983°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Anosy |
District | Taolanaro |
Government | |
• Mayor | Andriamahasoro Rondromalala |
Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
Population (2001)
[3] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Postal code | 614 |
Ampasy Nahampoa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census. [3] It is situated at a distance of 7 km from Fort-Dauphin. [4]
Only primary schooling is available. 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 15% and 5% of the population, respectively. Fishing employs 2% of the population. [3]
This municipality is situated at the National road 12a, [5] 7 km from Fort-Dauphin.
The Tsitongambarika forest is situated largely in this municipality.