Ampondra | |
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Coordinates: 13°25′S 49°57′E / 13.417°S 49.950°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sava |
District | Vohemar |
Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Ampondra 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 12,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also beans is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. [2]
13°25′S 49°57′E / 13.417°S 49.950°E