Alarobia Bemaha
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Alarobia Bemaha | |
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| Coordinates: 20°12′S 46°53′E / 20.200°S 46.883°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo |
| Elevation | 1,195 m (3,921 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Alarobia Bemaha is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and ginger, while other important agricultural products are beans and rice.[2]