Berevo-Ranobe
Berevo-Ranobe or Berevo-sur-Ranobe 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 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Berevo-Ranobe
Berevo-sur-Ranobe | |
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  Berevo-Ranobe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°13′S 44°17′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Berevo-Ranobe has a maritime harbour. Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 30% and 65% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coconuts, cassava and seeds of catechu. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
Capital: Maintirano | ||
| Antsalova (6) - 406 |  | |
| Ambatomainty (5) - 404 | ||
| Besalampy (9) - 410 |
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| Maintirano (16) - 413 | ||
| Morafenobe (4) - 416 | ||
5 districts; 40 communes | ||
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