Betsako

Last updated
Betsako
Betsako Center 17 May 2019.JPG
Monument or Tsangambato at the center of commune Betsako
Madagascar location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Betsako
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°37′49.8″S46°30′20.2″E / 15.630500°S 46.505611°E / -15.630500; 46.505611
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Boeny
District Mahajanga II
Elevation
[1]
34 m (112 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total7,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Betsako is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in a 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 tomatoes, while other important products are mangoes, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population. [2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.

Coordinates: 15°37′49.8″S46°30′20.2″E / 15.630500°S 46.505611°E / -15.630500; 46.505611


Related Research Articles

Antsiafabositra Place in Betsiboka, Madagascar

Antsiafabositra is a town and commune in central Madagascar approximately 170 kilometres north-west of the capital Antananarivo. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.

Sitampiky Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Sitampiky is a town and commune in north-western Madagascar approximately 240 kilometres north-west of the capital Antananarivo. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.

Andranomeva Place in Sofia, Madagascar

Andranomeva is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated at approximately 11,000 in the 2001 commune census.

Tsarahasina Place in Sofia, Madagascar

Tsarahasina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.

Antanambao Andranolava Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Antanambao Andranolava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.

Marovoay Banlieue Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Marovoay Banlieue is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.

Ambato Ambarimay Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Ambato Ambarimay is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.

Ambalakida Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Ambalakida is a town and commune 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 5,000 in 2001 commune census.

Andranoboka Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Andranoboka is a town and commune 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 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.

Bekobay Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Bekobay is a town and commune 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 5,000 in 2001 commune census.

Belobaka, Mahajanga II Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Belobaka is a town and commune 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 12,000 in 2001 commune census.

Boanamary Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Boanamary is a town and commune 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 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

Mariarano Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Mariarano is a town and commune 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 6,000 in 2001 commune census.

Ambarimaninga Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Ambarimaninga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.

Bekipay Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Bekipay is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.

Katsepy Place in Boeny, Madagascar

Katsepy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

Mangabe, Maevatanana Place in Betsiboka, Madagascar

Mangabe is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.

Tsaraotana Place in Menabe, Madagascar

Tsaraotana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.

Ankililoake Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar

Ankililoake is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.

Marofarihy Place in Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Madagascar

Marofarihy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.