Bemahatazana, Tsiroanomandidy

Bemahatazana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Bemahatazana
Bemahatazana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°21′S 46°0′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBongolava
DistrictTsiroanomandidy
Elevation678 m (2,224 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total18,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.


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