Feramanga Nord or Feramanga Avaratra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Feramanga Nord | |
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  Feramanga Nord Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°46′S 48°26′E / 17.767°S 48.433°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Ambatondrazaka |
| Elevation | 768 m (2,520 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Feramanga Nord is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and tomato; also sweet potatoes is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
17°46′S 48°26′E / 17.767°S 48.433°E
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