Betsako
Betsako | |
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Betsako Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 15°37′S 46°35′E / 15.617°S 46.583°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
District | Mahajanga II |
Elevation[1] | 34 m (112 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Betsako is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is tomato, while other important products are mango, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Coordinates: 15°37′S 46°35′E / 15.617°S 46.583°E
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