Boanamary
Place in Boeny, Madagascar
15°50′S 46°19′E / 15.833°S 46.317°E / -15.833; 46.317
Madagascar (2001)[2]
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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
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
- ^ Soie sauvage - Mangroves
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Capital: Mahajanga
6 districts; 43 communes
15°50′S 46°19′E / 15.833°S 46.317°E / -15.833; 46.317
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