Sampona

Coordinates: 25°9′S 46°19′E / 25.150°S 46.317°E / -25.150; 46.317
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Sampona
Sampona is located in Madagascar
Sampona
Sampona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°9′S 46°19′E / 25.150°S 46.317°E / -25.150; 46.317
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation278 m (912 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Sampona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 92% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock.[citation needed] The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

25°9′S 46°19′E / 25.150°S 46.317°E / -25.150; 46.317