Belon'i Tsiribihina

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Belon'i Tsiribihina

Belo sur Tsiribihina
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Belon'i Tsiribihina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°42′S44°33′E / 19.700°S 44.550°E / -19.700; 44.550
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Menabe
District Belo sur Tsiribihina
Government
  MayorRatsimbalson Faharo
Area
  Total2,561 sq mi (6,633 km2)
  Land2,561 sq mi (6,633 km2)
Elevation
[1]
56 ft (17 m)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total72,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Belon'i Tsiribihina (also known as Belo sur Tsiribihina or Belo - Tsiribihina) is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. It is situated at the mouth of the Tsiribihina River. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 72,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Belon'i Tsiribihina is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. [2]

The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and chickpea. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population. [2]

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References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 4 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)

Coordinates: 19°42′S44°33′E / 19.700°S 44.550°E / -19.700; 44.550

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