Bevonotra

Bevonotra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Bevonotra
Bevonotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°3′S 49°37′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictSambava
Elevation351 m (1,152 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total16,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 98% of the population in the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee, sugarcane and beans. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-02-23.


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