Antongomena Bevary

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Antongomena Bevary
Antongomena Bevary (Madagascar)
Antongomena Bevary
Antongomena Bevary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°57′S 45°56′E / -15.95, 45.933
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Mitsinjo
Elevation [1] m (23 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antongomena Bevary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.

Coordinates: 15°57′S 45°56′E / -15.95, 45.933