Ampasimalemy

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Ampasimalemy
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vangaindrano
Population (2001)[1]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ampasimalemy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[1]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-05.