Belemoka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Belemoka | |
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Coordinates: 21°47′S 47°37′E / 21.783°S 47.617°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Ikongo |
Elevation | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 13,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
21°47′S 47°37′E / 21.783°S 47.617°E