Manerinerina
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Manerinerina | |
Location in Madagascar | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Province | Mahajanga |
Region | Boeny |
District | Ambato-Boeni |
Elevation [1] | 71 m (233 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
- Total | 16,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Manerinerina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Manerinerina is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 45% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cotton and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
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