Ampahana
Ampahana | |
|---|---|
  Ampahana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°45′S 50°13′E / 14.750°S 50.217°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Antalaha |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 25,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ampahana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Ampahana was 25,000.[1]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 85% of the population are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are pineapple, coffee and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[1]
References and notes
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
14°45′S 50°13′E / 14.750°S 50.217°E