Ampisikina
| Ampisikina | |
|---|---|
  Ampisikina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 12°56′S 49°48′E / 12.933°S 49.800°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation[1] | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ampisikina or Ampisikinana 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 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[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 is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. 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
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
Coordinates: 12°56′S 49°48′E / 12.933°S 49.800°E
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