Ramena is a rural municipality and a beach village in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. The population of the municipality was 11521 in 2020. Only primary schooling is available.
Ramena
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  Ramena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 12°14′S 49°21′E / 12.233°S 49.350°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Area | |
• Total | 105 km2 (41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,521 |
| • Ethnicities density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 202 |
Ramena has a popular beach of Diego Suarez, from which it can be reached by an asphalted road in a distance of 18 km.
Economy
editFishing, tourism, commerce & agriculture.
Villages (Fokontany)
editThe villages of Ramena, Ankorikahely, Ivovona, Andavakoera and Betahitra belong to the municipality. The seat & main locality is Ramena. Only Ramena and Ankorikahely are connected to the Jirama electric grid.
Roads
editThe paved National road 59b leads to Antsiranana (Diego Suraez - 18 km).
Bodies of Water
editThe Betahitra River and the Antsivorahana Lake.
Localities
editReferences and notes
edit- ^ Monographie Ramena
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
12°14′S 49°21′E / 12.233°S 49.350°E
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