Bemaneviky Ouest
Bemaneviky Ouest | |
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Coordinates: 13°50′S 48°30′E / 13.833°S 48.500°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Diana |
District | Ambanja |
Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 5,841 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Bemaneviky Ouest 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 2018 census the population was 5,841.
Location
[edit]Bemaneviky Ouest lies on the banks of the Sambirano River, between Manongarivo Reserve and Ankarana Reserve. The valley of the Sambirano is the main cocoa producing area of Madagascar. 60% or 7500 to 10 000 ton yearly provide from this area.
There is an unpaved piste from Ambanja to Marovato, via Benavony, Ambodimanga Ramena, Bemaneviky Ouest, Maevatanana that is hardly practicable.[2] Most of the exported cocoa is therefore transported with boats on the Sambirano River.
Education
[edit]Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population works in fishing. 49% are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are seeds of catechu and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ PAR-Piste-Haut-Sambirano-Final.pdf