Maevatanana II Suberbieville | |
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 Betsiboka Bridge, near Maevatanana | |
  Maevatanana II Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°57′S46°50′E / 16.950°S 46.833°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Maevatanana |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 412 |
| Climate | Aw |
Maevatanana II is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It covers the villages around the town of Maevatanana and belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
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Maevatanana II has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population. [2]
