Bemaharivo
Behamarivo | |
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Coordinates: 16°8′S 46°24′E / 16.133°S 46.400°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Boeny |
District | Marovoay |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Bemaharivo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 42% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are seeds of catechu and raffia palm. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
16°8′S 46°24′E / 16.133°S 46.400°E