Bevata

Bevata is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Bevata
Bevata
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°17′S 47°17′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVangaindrano
Elevation136 m (446 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are bananas, cassava and pepper. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 4% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

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


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