Official Name: | Beramanja |
Pushpin Map: | Madagascar |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Madagascar |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 180 |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Madagascar |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Diana |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Ambilobe |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Population Total: | 26273 |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Timezone: | EAT |
Utc Offset: | 3 |
Coordinates: | -13.3333°N 100°W |
Elevation Footnotes: | [1] |
Elevation M: | 15 |
Beramanja is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Beramanja was 26,273.
Beramanja has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority of the population 58% works in fishing. 37% are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are maize, sweet potatoes and rice. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[2]