Boanamary
Boanamary | |
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Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°50′S 46°19′E / 15.833°S 46.317°E | |
| Country | File:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mahajanga II |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 402 |
Boanamary is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of 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 cassava, while other important products are maize, 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
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
- ↑ Soie sauvage - Mangroves
