Bereketa | |
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Coordinates: 23°7′S 44°24′E / 23.117°S 44.400°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Sakaraha |
Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Bereketa is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population. [2]
23°7′S 44°24′E / 23.117°S 44.400°E