Antongomena Bevary

Antongomena Bevary
Antongomena Bevary

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°57′S 45°56′E / 15.950°S 45.933°E / -15.950; 45.933
Country  Madagascar
Region Boeny
District Mitsinjo
Elevation[1] 7 m (23 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antongomena Bevary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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

Coordinates: 15°57′S 45°56′E / 15.950°S 45.933°E / -15.950; 45.933


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