Maherivaratra

Maherivaratra is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to the 2001 census, the population of Maherivaratra was 4,151.^[2]

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Maherivaratra
Maherivaratra Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°30′S 48°40′E / 13.500°S 48.667°E / -13.500; 48.667
Country	Madagascar
Region	Diana
District	Ambanja
Elevation [1]	15 m (49 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	4,151
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
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Maherivaratra is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 59% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is the seeds of catechu, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 1% and fishing employs 40% of the population.^[2]

1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. ^ ^{a b c} "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.

13°30′S 48°40′E / 13.500°S 48.667°E / -13.500; 48.667

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