Boanamary

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Boanamary
Boanamary (Madagascar)
Boanamary
Boanamary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°50′S 46°19′E / -15.833, 46.317
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Mahajanga II
Elevation [1] 17 m (56 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Boanamary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Boanamary has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 35.5% are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize, onions, chili pepper and tomato. Industry and services provide both employment for 2% 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.
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 Communes in Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambato-Boeni
Mahajanga
Mahajanga II
Marovoay
Mitsinjo
Soalala

Coordinates: 15°50′S 46°19′E / -15.833, 46.317

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