Beraketa

Beraketa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region.

Beraketa
Beraketa is located in Madagascar
Beraketa
Beraketa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°11′S 45°41′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictBekily
Elevation
[1]
537 m (1,762 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total14,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

It is situated at the Route nationale 13, Ihosy to Tolagnaro.

The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Beraketa is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.[2]

The majority (80%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 19% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

24°11′S 45°41′E


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