Nosy Varika

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Nosy Varika
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Nosy Varika
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°35′S48°32′E / 20.583°S 48.533°E / -20.583; 48.533
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy
District Nosy Varika
Area
 • Total316 km2 (122 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total19,787
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)
Code postal
319

Nosy Varika is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of the region of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19787 in 2018.

Nosy Varika is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. [2]

The majority 75% of the population works in fishing. 20% are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, lychee and pepper. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. [2]

Geography

Nosy Varika is situated at 130 km north of Mananjary on the RN 11 [3] and at the Sakaleona river. At a distance of 7 km from the city can be found the lake of Alanampotsy and at 107 km the Sakaleona Falls. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  3. ↑ Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 158
  4. ↑ (in French) dilag-tours.ch

Coordinates: 20°35′S48°32′E / 20.583°S 48.533°E / -20.583; 48.533

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