Ampanihy, Mahabo
Place in Menabe, Madagascar
20°35′S 44°44′E / 20.583°S 44.733°E / -20.583; 44.733
Madagascar (2001)[2]
Ampanihy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahabo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 89% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
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Capital: Morondava
- Ambia
- Ampanihy
- Analamitsivala
- Ankilivalo
- Ankilizato
- Befotaka
- Beronono
- Bezezika
- Mahabo
- Malaimbandy
- Mandabe
- Tsimazava
- Analaiva
- Befasy
- Belo sur Mer
- Bemanonga
- Marofandilia
- Morondava
5 districts; 57 communes
20°35′S 44°44′E / 20.583°S 44.733°E / -20.583; 44.733
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