Bemanonga

Bemanonga is a rural municipality 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.[3]

Bemanonga
Bemanonga is located in Madagascar
Bemanonga
Bemanonga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°17′S 44°21′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictMorondava
Government
[1]
 • MayorRoberto Miadamana
Elevation
[2]
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total22,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
619

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.[3]

Infrastructure

The municipality hosts the Kimony Solar Hybride Central power station.[4]

Geography

Bemanonga is a suburb of Morondava and is situated at 12 km distance only alongside the National road 35. It hosts the Morondava Airport.

National Parks

The Andranomena Special Reserve and the Menabe Antimena[5] New Protected Area are situated in the territory of the municipality of Bemanonga.

References
  1. midi-madagasikara.mg: nouveau maire
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
  4. centrale-solaire-hybride-de-Morondava
  5. adoption du charbon écologique dans le district de Morondava

20°17′S 44°21′E


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