Betanatanana

Betanatanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Betanatanana
Betanatanana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°11′S 44°14′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMelaky
DistrictMaintirano
Elevation35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 24% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and coconuts. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.


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