Antongomena Bevary
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Antongomena Bevary | |
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Antongomena Bevary | |
Coordinates: 15°57′S 45°56′E / 15.950°S 45.933°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
District | Mitsinjo |
Elevation[1] | 7 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. 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]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
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Coordinates: 15°57′S 45°56′E / 15.950°S 45.933°E
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