Ampasy Nahampoa
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. It is situated at a distance of 7 km from Fort-Dauphin.
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.
Roads
This municipality is situated at the National road 12a, 7 km from Fort-Dauphin.
Nature
The Tsitongambarika forest is situated largely in this municipality.
References
- ^ Midi-Madagasikara: Portrait, le maire d'Ampasy Nahampoina
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
- ^ Unicef
- ^ Chantier RN 12A
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 62 communes | ||
24°58′S 46°59′E / 24.967°S 46.983°E
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