Beraketa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region.
Beraketa | |
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  Beraketa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°11′S 45°41′E / 24.183°S 45.683°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Bekily |
| Elevation | 537 m (1,762 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
It is situated at the Route nationale 13, Ihosy to Tolagnaro.
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Beraketa is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.[2]
The majority (80%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 19% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
24°11′S 45°41′E / 24.183°S 45.683°E
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