Ampasinambo is a town and commune in

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. It belongs to the

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Nosy Varika Nosy Varika is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of the region of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19787 in 2018. Nosy Varika is served by a loca ...

, which is a part of the region

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. The population of the commune was 13,774 in 2018.

Geography

The commune lies at a distance of 132 km from

and 104 km off the crosspoint

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on the National Road 11. It is situated at the

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. The highest waterfall of Madagascar, the

Sakaleona Falls The Sakaleona Falls are the highest waterfalls of Madagascar, with a height of . They are situated on the Sakaleona River in the Vatovavy region, some from the village of Ampasinambo and about from Nosy Varika Nosy Varika is a town and commun ...

, is situated at a distance of 18 km from this commune.

Transport

Only a unpaved piste connects to this town. There is no public transport available. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is

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, while other important products are

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and

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s. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. An airstrip constructed through

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opened in July 2009.Creating something of lasting value
''MAF News'' (December 2009-February 2010).

References

Populated places in Vatovavy {{Vatovavy-geo-stub