| Ampanihy | |
|---|---|
  AmpanihyLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°35′S 44°44′E / 20.583°S 44.733°E / -20.583; 44.733 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Mahabo |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ampanihy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahabo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 89% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 0.5% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
| Communes in the Menabe Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Morondava | ||
| Belo sur Tsiribihina (16) (608) |  | |
| Mahabo (12) (615) | ||
| Manja (7) (616) | ||
| Miandrivazo (16) (617) | ||
| Morondava (6) (619) | ||
| 5 districts; 57 communes | ||
20°35′S 44°44′E / 20.583°S 44.733°E / -20.583; 44.733
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