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Place in Diana, Madagascar
Maherivaratra
Maherivaratra is located in MadagascarMaherivaratraMaherivaratraLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°30′S 48°40′E / 13.500°S 48.667°E / -13.500; 48.667
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbanja
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
Population
 • Total4,151
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Maherivaratra is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Maherivaratra was 4,151.

Maherivaratra is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 59% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is seeds of catechu, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 1% and fishing employs 40% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
Madagascar Communes in the Diana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambanja (24) - 203
Ambilobe (15) - 204
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201
Antsiranana II (22) - 202
Nosy Be (5) - 207
5 districts; 51 communes

13°30′S 48°40′E / 13.500°S 48.667°E / -13.500; 48.667


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