| Ampisikina | |
|---|---|
  AmpisikinaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 12°56′S 49°48′E / 12.933°S 49.800°E / -12.933; 49.800 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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.
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.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
| Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Sambava | ||
| Andapa (17) |  | |
| Antalaha (14) | ||
| Sambava (25) | ||
| Vohemar (19) | ||
| 4 districts; 75 communes | ||
12°56′S 49°48′E / 12.933°S 49.800°E / -12.933; 49.800
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