Beanana

Beanana
Beanana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°22′S 48°26′E / 17.367°S 48.433°E / -17.367; 48.433
Country  Madagascar
Region Alaotra-Mangoro
District Amparafaravola
Elevation[1] 769 m (2,523 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 10,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Beanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, 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]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.

Coordinates: 17°22′S 48°26′E / 17.367°S 48.433°E / -17.367; 48.433


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