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]

Alarobia Bemaha
Alarobia Bemaha is located in Madagascar
Alarobia Bemaha
Alarobia Bemaha
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°12′S 46°53′E / 20.200°S 46.883°E / -20.200; 46.883
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictBetafo
Elevation1,195 m (3,921 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total15,000
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

20°12′S 46°53′E / 20.200°S 46.883°E / -20.200; 46.883