| Ampanefena | |
|---|---|
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  AmpanefenaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°52′S 49°58′E / 13.867°S 49.967°E / -13.867; 49.967 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 209 |
Ampanefena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. In 2008 its population was estimated to 23.000.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Industry and services provide both employment for 0.5% of the population.
Geography
The town is situated at the Route nationale 5a, halfway between Vohemar (72 km) and Sambava (74 km).
Known persons
- Paul Marius Fontaine, 1963, singer, (known as Fenoamby)
References
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- www.pseau.org
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
- Journal du Net
| Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Sambava | ||
| Andapa (17) |  | |
| Antalaha (14) | ||
| Sambava (25) | ||
| Vohemar (19) | ||
| 4 districts; 75 communes | ||
13°52′S 49°58′E / 13.867°S 49.967°E / -13.867; 49.967
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