Bemanevika

Bemanevika 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 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Bemanevika
Bemanevika
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°7′S 50°6′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictSambava
Population
 (2001)[1]
  Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population in the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, coconut and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-23.


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