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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 |
'''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"/> |
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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"/> |
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Revision as of 13:12, 9 March 2011
Nosy Varika | |
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Nosy Varika |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 40,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Nosy Varika is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of 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.[2]
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]
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 pepper. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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