Beronono is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahabo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Beronono
Beronono is located in Madagascar
Beronono
Beronono
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°54′S 45°3′E / 20.900°S 45.050°E / -20.900; 45.050
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictMahabo
Elevation310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
615
Beronono & the Mangoky River

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 89.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.

20°54′S 45°3′E / 20.900°S 45.050°E / -20.900; 45.050