Daraina
Place in Sava, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Daraina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The city is located at the unpaved part of the Route Nationale 5a between Vohemar and Ambilobe.
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Daraina | |
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Coordinates: 13°12′S 49°40′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sava |
District | Vohemar |
Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana, maize, cassava and sweet potato. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
There are also artisanal gold mining activities on the rivers nearby.