Veromanga
Veromanga is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Veromanga | |
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  Veromanga Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°28′S 44°14′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and barley. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
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| Ambatomainty |
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| Besalampy | ||
| Maintirano | ||
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