Maherivaratra

Maherivaratra is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Maherivaratra was 4,151.[2]

Maherivaratra
Maherivaratra is located in Madagascar
Maherivaratra
Maherivaratra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°30′S 48°40′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbanja
Elevation
[1]
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,151
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Maherivaratra is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 59% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is seeds of catechu, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 1% and fishing employs 40% 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 2008-02-13.

13°30′S 48°40′E


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