Mangarivotra
Beparasy | |
|---|---|
  Mangarivotra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°10′S 48°2′E / 19.167°S 48.033°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 514 |
Mangarivotra (formerly named: Beparasy) is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of the Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
The town has both primary and junior level secondary schools. 95% of the working-age population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.