Befandriana-Avaratra

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.[2]

Befandriana-Avaratra Befandriana-Nord
Befandriana-Avaratra Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°16′S 48°32′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Sofia
District	Befandriana-Nord
Elevation [1]	278 m (912 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	13,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

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.[2]

Transport

• Route nationale 32
• Befandriana-Avaratra is served by a local airport.

See also

• Befandriana Atsimo

References and notes

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.