Daraina

Daraina
Daraina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates:
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Vohemar
Elevation[1] 92 m (302 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana, maize, cassava and sweet potato. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

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