Ampisikina
Appearance
Ampisikina | |
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Coordinates:12°56′S49°48′E/ 12.933°S 49.800°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sava |
District | Vohemar |
Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | UTC3(EAT) |
AmpisikinaorAmpisikinanais a town and commune (Malagasy:kaominina) in northernMadagascar.It belongs to thedistrictofVohemar,which is a part ofSava Region.The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 communecensus.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 81.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop isrice,while other important products aremaizeandcassava.Industry and services provide employment for 12% and 0.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^Estimated based onDEMdata fromShuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^abc"ILO census data".Cornell University.2002.Retrieved2008-02-25.
12°56′S49°48′E/ 12.933°S 49.800°E