Berenty
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| Berenty | |
|---|---|
  Berenty | |
| Coordinates: 22°10′S 45°4′E / 22.167°S 45.067°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ankazoabo |
| Elevation[1] | 399 m (1,309 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Bara |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Berenty is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ankazoabo, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 1,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
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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 2008-03-12.
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Coordinates: 22°10′S 45°4′E / 22.167°S 45.067°E
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