Bevato

Bevato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Bevato
Bevato is located in Madagascar
Bevato
Bevato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°41′S 46°15′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBongolava
DistrictTsiroanomandidy
Elevation883 m (2,897 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total14,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 35% 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 2008-05-02.

18°41′S 46°15′E


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.