Antongomena Bevary | |
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Antongomena BevaryLocation in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 15°57′S 45°56′E / 15.950°S 45.933°E / -15.950; 45.933 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
District | Mitsinjo |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 13,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Antongomena Bevary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Communes in the Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
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Capital: Mahajanga | ||
Ambato-Boeni (11) (403) | ||
Mahajanga (1) | ||
Mahajanga II (9) (402) | ||
Marovoay (12) (416) | ||
Mitsinjo (7) (417) | ||
Soalala (3) (420) | ||
6 districts; 43 communes |
15°57′S 45°56′E / 15.950°S 45.933°E / -15.950; 45.933
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