Beratsimanana
Place in Betsiboka, Madagascar
16°53′S 46°53′E / 16.883°S 46.883°E / -16.883; 46.883[1]
(2001)[2]
Beratsimanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and tobacco.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
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Capital: Maevatanana
3 districts; 32 communes
16°53′S 46°53′E / 16.883°S 46.883°E / -16.883; 46.883
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