Ampasinambo
Ampasinambo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ampasinambo | |
|---|---|
  Ampasinambo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°31′S 48°0′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Nosy Varika |
| Elevation | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 25,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and beans. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
An airstrip constructed through Mission Aviation Fellowship opened in July 2009.[3]
The highest waterfall of Madagascar, the Sakaleona Falls, is situated at a distance of 18 km from this city.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- Creating something of lasting value, MAF News (December 2009-February 2010).
gollark: Supply EVERYONE with nuclear reactors!
gollark: Besides that, long-distance power transmission incurs losses.
gollark: Factories and datacentres and stuff need power constantly.
gollark: No, we need power *constantly*, just telling people "you're using energy wrong" is not really a good solution.
gollark: There are new innovations in nuclear power which could improve efficiency, reduce cost and improve safety too, except nobody seems to be implementing them because people seem to just... not like nuclear.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.