Ampondra
Ampondra | |
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Ampondra Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 13°25′S 49°57′E / 13.417°S 49.950°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sava |
District | Vohemar |
Elevation[1] | 33 m (108 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ampondra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also beans is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
Coordinates: 13°25′S 49°57′E / 13.417°S 49.950°E
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