Bemanonga

Bemanonga is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morondava, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Bemanonga
Bemanonga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°17′S 44°21′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictMorondava
Elevation10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total22,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 52% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and lima beans. Industry and services provide employment for 7% and 3% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]

The Andranomena Wildlifer Reserve is situated in the territory of the commune of Bemanonga.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.


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