Manerinerina

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Manerinerina
Manerinerina (Madagascar)
Manerinerina
Manerinerina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°17′S 47°17′E / -16.283, 47.283
Country Flag of Madagascar 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

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 16°17′S 47°17′E / -16.283, 47.283