Boanamary

Boanamary is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Boanamary
Boanamary is located in Madagascar
Boanamary
Boanamary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°50′S 46°19′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMahajanga II
Elevation
[1]
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
402

Boanamary has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 35.5% are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize, onions, chili pepper and tomato. Industry and services provide both employment for 2% of the population.[2]

Boanamary is situated at 36 km South-East of Mahajanga in the estuary of the Betsiboka River. Larger surfaces of the municipality are covered by mangroves[3] on which natural silk is won. Also mangrove wood is traded in this municipality.

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
  3. Soie sauvage - Mangroves

15°50′S 46°19′E


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