Betrandraka
Place in Betsiboka, Madagascar
17°2′S 47°33′E / 17.033°S 47.550°E / -17.033; 47.550
Madagascar[1]
(2001)[2]
Betrandraka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsaratanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2] The Mahajamba River flows to the northeast.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 59% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
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Capital: Maevatanana
- Ambakireny
- Ampandrana
- Andriamena
- Bekapaika
- Betrandraka
- Brieville
- Isinko
- Keliloha
- Manakana
- Sarobaratra
- Sakoamadinika
- Tsararova
- Tsaratanana
3 districts; 32 communes
17°2′S 47°33′E / 17.033°S 47.550°E / -17.033; 47.550
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