Beroboka
Beroboka | |
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Beroboka Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 19°59′S 44°36′E / 19.983°S 44.600°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Menabe |
District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
Elevation[1] | 31 m (102 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 2,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Beroboka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 2,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 35% of the working population. The most important crop is peanuts, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
Coordinates: 19°59′S 44°36′E / 19.983°S 44.600°E
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