Bereketa
| Bereketa | |
|---|---|
  Bereketa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°7′S 44°24′E / 23.117°S 44.400°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Sakaraha |
| Elevation[1] | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Bereketa is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
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Coordinates: 23°7′S 44°24′E / 23.117°S 44.400°E
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