Maevatanana II
Maevatanana II | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Maevatanana |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Maevatanana II is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Maevatanana II has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[1]
References and notes[]
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
Coordinates: 16°57′00″S 46°50′00″E / 16.95°S 46.8333°E
Categories:
- Populated places in Betsiboka
- Madagascar geography stubs