Maevatanana II

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Country Madagascar
Elevation70 m (230 ft)
Postal code
412
Maevatanana II
Suberbieville
Betsiboka Bridge, near Maevatanana
Betsiboka Bridge, near Maevatanana
Maevatanana II is located in Madagascar
Maevatanana II
Maevatanana II
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°57′S 46°50′E / 16.950°S 46.833°E / -16.950; 46.833
Country Madagascar
RegionBetsiboka
DistrictMaevatanana
Elevation70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
  Total
16,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
412
ClimateAw

Maevatanana II is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It covers the villages around the town of Maevatanana and belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Maevatanana II has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

Rivers

Mining

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