Boanamary
Boanamary | |
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UTC3 (EAT ) | |
| Postal code | 402 |
Boanamary is a rural municipality in
Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Boanamary has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 35.5% are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is
onions, chili pepper and tomato. Industry and services provide both employment for 2% of the population.[2]
Boanamary is situated at 36 km South-East of Mahajanga in the estuary of the Betsiboka River. Larger surfaces of the municipality are covered by mangroves[3] on which natural silk is won. Also mangrove wood is traded in this municipality.
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
- ^ Soie sauvage - Mangroves
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| Mahajanga (1) | ||||
Mahajanga II (9) (402) | ||||
| Marovoay (12) (416) | ||||
| Mitsinjo (7) (417) | ||||
| Soalala (3) (420) | ||||
6 districts; 43 communes | ||||
15°50′S 46°19′E / 15.833°S 46.317°E
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