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Befandriana Avaratra

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Country
  
Madagascar

District
  
Befandriana-Nord

Elevation
  
278 m

Population
  
13,000 (2001)

Region
  
Sofia

Time zone
  
EAT (UTC3)

Local time
  
Thursday 12:20 AM

Befandriana-Avaratra

Weather
  
24°C, Wind SE at 8 km/h, 84% Humidity

Befandriana-Avaratra (literally North Befandriana; also Befandriana-Nord) is a city and urban commune (commune urbaine; Malagasy: kaominina) 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.

Contents

Map of Befandriana, Madagascar

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.

Transport

  • Route nationale 32
  • References

    Befandriana-Avaratra Wikipedia