Bemanonga | |
|---|---|
  Bemanonga Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°17′S 44°21′E / 20.283°S 44.350°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Morondava |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Miadamana |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
| • Total | 22,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 619 |
Bemanonga is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morondava, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 52% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and lima beans. Industry and services provide employment for 7% and 3% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population.[3]
Infrastructure[edit]
The municipality hosts the Kimony Solar Hybride Central power station.[4]
Geography[edit]
Bemanonga is a suburb of Morondava and is situated at 12 km distance only alongside the National road 35. It hosts the Morondava Airport.
National Parks[edit]
The Andranomena Special Reserve and the Menabe Antimena[5] New Protected Area are situated in the territory of the municipality of Bemanonga.
References[edit]
- ^ midi-madagasikara.mg: nouveau maire
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ^ centrale-solaire-hybride-de-Morondava
- ^ adoption du charbon écologique dans le district de Morondava
Capital: Morondava | ||
| Belo sur Tsiribihina (16) (608) |  | |
| Mahabo (12) (615) | ||
| Manja (7) (616) | ||
| Miandrivazo (16) (617) | ||
| Morondava (6) (619) | ||
5 districts; 57 communes | ||
20°17′S 44°21′E / 20.283°S 44.350°E