Nosiarina

Nosiarina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. It is situated at the Bemarivo River and the Route Nationale 5a between Sambava and Vohemar.

Nosiarina
Bemarivo River near Nosiarina
Nosiarina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°13′S 50°3′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictSambava
Population
 (2001)[1]
  Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are banana and coffee. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-23.


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