Boanamary
Boanamary is located in Madagascar
Boanamary
Boanamary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°50′S 46°19′E / 15.833°S 46.317°E / -15.833; 46.317
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMahajanga II
Elevation
[1]
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
402

Boanamary is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Boanamary has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 35.5% are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize, onions, chili pepper and tomato. Industry and services provide both employment for 2% of the population.[2]

Boanamary is situated at 36 km South-East of Mahajanga in the estuary of the Betsiboka River. Larger surfaces of the municipality are covered by mangroves[3] on which natural silk is won. Also mangrove wood is traded in this municipality.

References

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
  3. ↑ Soie sauvage - Mangroves

15°50′S 46°19′E / 15.833°S 46.317°E / -15.833; 46.317


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