Befandriana-Avaratra

Befandriana-Avaratra (literally North Befandriana; also Befandriana-Nord) is a city and urban municipality (commune urbaine) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Not to be confused with Befandriana-Nord District.
Befandriana-Avaratra
Befandriana-Nord
Befandriana-Avaratra is located in Madagascar
Befandriana-Avaratra
Befandriana-Avaratra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°16′S 48°32′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictBefandriana-Nord
Elevation
[1]
278 m (912 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
409

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 15% and 10% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are wheat, maize, cassava and barley. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 70% of the population, respectively.[2]

Geography

Befandriana-Avaratra is situated on the Somboana river and 9 fokontany (villages) are part of the municipality. On the right side of the banks of the Somboana are the fokontany of: Fiadanana, Ambalanomby, Tsaramandroso, Manongarivo and Antanambola-Cité and on the left side the fokontany of: Ambatolahy, Mahatsinjo, Tsararivotra I and Tsararivotra II.[3]

Transport

See also

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
  3. La Ville de Befandriana-Nord

15°16′S 48°32′E


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