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'''Nosy Varika''' is a town and commune in [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Nosy Varika District|Nosy Varika]], which is a part of [[Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 40,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/>
'''Nosy Varika''' is a town and commune in [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Nosy Varika District|Nosy Varika]], which is a part of the region of [[Vatovavy]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,787 in 2018.


Nosy Varika is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.<ref name="pop"/>
Nosy Varika is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.<ref name="pop"/>


The majority 75% of the population works in fishing. 20% are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is [[rice]], while other important products are [[coffee]], [[lychee]] and [[Black pepper|pepper]]. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.<ref name="pop">{{cite web
Around 75% of the population works in fishing. 20% are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is [[rice]], while other important products are [[coffee]], [[lychee]] and [[Black pepper|pepper]]. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.<ref name="pop">{{cite web
| url=http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html
| url=http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html
| title=ILO census data
| title=ILO census data
| publisher=[[Cornell University]]
| publisher=[[Cornell University]]
| year=2002
| year=2002
| accessdate= 2008-05-03
| access-date= 2008-05-03
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Nosy Varika is situated at 130&nbsp;km north of [[Mananjary, Fianarantsoa|Mananjary]] on the [[Route nationale 11 (Madagascar)|RN 11]]<ref>Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 158</ref> and at the [[Sakaleona river]].
Nosy Varika is situated at 130&nbsp;km north of [[Mananjary, Fianarantsoa|Mananjary]] on the [[Route nationale 11 (Madagascar)|RN 11]]<ref>Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 158</ref> and at the [[Sakaleona river]].
At a distance of 7&nbsp;km from the city can be found the lake of Alanampotsy and at 107&nbsp;km the [[Sakaleona Falls]].<ref>{{fr}} [http://www.dilag-tours.ch/madagaskar-lexikon/pdf/lexique_localite_nosy_varika.pdf dilag-tours.ch]</ref>
At a distance of 7&nbsp;km North from the city can be found the lake of Alanampotsy and at 107&nbsp;km the [[Sakaleona Falls]].<ref>{{in lang|fr}} [http://www.dilag-tours.ch/madagaskar-lexikon/pdf/lexique_localite_nosy_varika.pdf dilag-tours.ch]</ref>


== References and notes ==
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{{Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region}}
{{Vatovavy}}
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[[Category:Populated places in Vatovavy-Fitovinany]]
[[Category:Populated places in Vatovavy]]

Latest revision as of 02:29, 20 December 2024

Nosy Varika
Nosy Varika is located in Madagascar
Nosy Varika
Nosy Varika
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°35′S 48°32′E / 20.583°S 48.533°E / -20.583; 48.533
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy
DistrictNosy Varika
Area
 • Total
316 km2 (122 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
19,787
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Code postal
319

Nosy Varika is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of the region of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,787 in 2018.

Nosy Varika is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]

Around 75% of the population works in fishing. 20% are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, lychee and pepper. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

Geography

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Nosy Varika is situated at 130 km north of Mananjary on the RN 11[3] and at the Sakaleona river. At a distance of 7 km North from the city can be found the lake of Alanampotsy and at 107 km the Sakaleona Falls.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  3. ^ Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 158
  4. ^ (in French) dilag-tours.ch

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