Betrandraka

Betrandraka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsaratanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2] The Mahajamba River flows to the northeast.

Betrandraka
Betrandraka is located in Madagascar
Betrandraka
Betrandraka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°2′S 47°33′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBetsiboka
DistrictTsaratanana
Elevation481 m (1,578 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 59% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.

17°2′S 47°33′E


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