Bealanana

Not to be confused with Bealanana District.
Bealanana
Bealanana

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 14°33′S 48°44′E / 14.550°S 48.733°E / -14.550; 48.733
Country Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Bealanana
Elevation[1] 1,073 m (3,520 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 14,000
 • Ethnicities Tsimihety
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Bealanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Bealanana is served by a local airport. 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.[2]

The majority 92% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane, maize and onions. Services provide employment for 6% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

The Tsaratanana Reserve is located 57 km north of this town.

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 4 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.

Coordinates: 14°33′S 48°44′E / 14.550°S 48.733°E / -14.550; 48.733


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