Ampanihy

Ampanihy or Ampanihy Ouest is a town in the Atsimo-Andrefana Region, Madagascar. It is home of the Ampanihy Airport and is crossed by the Route Nationale 10.

Ampanihy
Weaving women in Ampanihy
Ampanihy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°41′S 44°45′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictAmpanihy Ouest (district)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2018)Census
  Total52,053
  Ethnicities
Mahafaly
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
605

Economy

The weaving of rugs from mohair is the most important economic activity since 1914.[1]

References


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