Ampanefena is a town and commune () in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. In 2008 its population was estimated to 23.000.www.pseau.org
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Industry and services provide both employment for 0.5% of the population.
Geography The town is situated at the Route nationale 5a, halfway between Vohemar (72 km) and Sambava (74 km).
Known persons Paul Marius Fontaine, 1963, singer, (known as Fenoamby)Journal du Net
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