Betanatanana is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Betanatanana | |
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  Betanatanana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°11′S 44°14′E / 18.183°S 44.233°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 413 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 24% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and coconuts. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
Roads
The unpaved National road 8a.[3]
References
18°11′S 44°14′E / 18.183°S 44.233°E