Ampefy

Ampefy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Lily waterfalls near Ampefy
The Analavory geyser is a tourist attraction near Ampefy
Ampefy
Ampefy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°3′S 46°44′E
Country Madagascar
RegionItasy
DistrictSoavinandriana
Elevation1,288 m (4,226 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total15,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 91.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are beans and vegetables; also maize is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 7% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.


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