Befandriana-Avaratra (literally North Befandriana; also Befandriana-Nord) is a city and urban municipality (commune urbaine) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Befandriana-Avaratra
Befandriana-Nord | |
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  Befandriana-Avaratra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°16′S 48°32′E / 15.267°S 48.533°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Befandriana-Nord |
| Elevation | 278 m (912 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 409 |
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. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 15% and 10% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are wheat, maize, cassava and barley. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 70% of the population, respectively.[2]
Geography
editBefandriana-Avaratra is situated on the Somboana river and 9 fokontany (villages) are part of the municipality. On the right side of the banks of the Somboana are the fokontany of: Fiadanana, Ambalanomby, Tsaramandroso, Manongarivo and Antanambola-Cité and on the left side the fokontany of: Ambatolahy, Mahatsinjo, Tsararivotra I and Tsararivotra II.[3]
Transport
edit- Route nationale 32 from Antsohihy (86 km) and the National Road 6 to Mandritsara.
- Befandriana-Avaratra is served by a local airport.
See also
edit- Befandriana Atsimo, a village in Atsimo-Andrefana.
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
- ^ La Ville de Befandriana-Nord
15°16′S 48°32′E / 15.267°S 48.533°E
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