Betioky is a town in Atsimo-Andrefana Region, Madagascar and is crossed by the Route nationale 10. The population is 25,612 inhabitants in 2018.
Betioky Sud
Betioky-Atsimo | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 23°43′S 44°23′E / 23.717°S 44.383°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsinanana |
District | Betioky-Atsimo |
Government | |
• District Chef | Robert Rafaralahy |
Population (2018)Census | |
• Total | 25,612 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
An airport serves the town.
Betioky belongs to the poorest regions of Madagascar, where no facilities for tapped drinking water exist.[1]
Nature
editThe Beza Mahafaly Reserve lies approx. 35 km North-East of Betioky Sud in the municipality of Ankazombalala.
Religion
edit- EEM - Eklesia Episkopaly Malagasy (Anglican Church of Madagascar)[2]
Mining
editThe Betioky mine, an iron ore deposit than is not yet exploited.