Beravina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morafenobe, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Beravina | |
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  Beravina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°10′S 45°13′E / 18.167°S 45.217°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Morafenobe |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. The majority (50%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 50% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and cassava.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
18°10′S 45°13′E / 18.167°S 45.217°E
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