Beparasy

Mangarivotra (formerly named: Beparasy) is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of the Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in the 2001 commune census.

Mangarivotra
Beparasy
Mangarivotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°10′S 48°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictMoramanga
Elevation
914 m (2,999 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
514

The town has both primary and junior level secondary schools. 95% of the working-age population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.

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