Maherivaratra

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Maherivaratra
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Maherivaratra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°30′S48°40′E / 13.500°S 48.667°E / -13.500; 48.667
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Diana
District Ambanja
Elevation
[1]
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total4,151
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Maherivaratra is a municipality (French : commune, Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Maherivaratra was 4,151. [2]

Maherivaratra is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 59% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is seeds of catechu, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 1% and fishing employs 40% 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 2008-02-13.

13°30′S48°40′E / 13.500°S 48.667°E / -13.500; 48.667


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