Betsimisotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Betsimisotra | |
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Coordinates: 20°15′S 47°37′E / 20.250°S 47.617°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
District | Fandriana |
Elevation | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1.5% 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 13 May 2008.
20°15′S 47°37′E / 20.250°S 47.617°E