Betsihaka

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Betsihaka
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Betsihaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°9′S49°14′E / 13.150°S 49.233°E / -13.150; 49.233
Country Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar
Region Diana
District Ambilobe
Elevation
[1]
52 m (171 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total10,661
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Betsihaka or Betsiaka is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It is part of the district of Ambilobe, which is in the Diana Region. According to the 2001 commune census, the population of Betsihaka was 10,661. [2]

The genus Triadobatrachus , an extinct amphibian, was discovered there.

Only primary schooling is available in the town. 60% of the population are farmers, while an additional 38% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice; other important products are maize and seeds of catechu. Industry and services each provide employment for 1% 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 13 February 2008.


Coordinates: 13°9′S49°14′E / 13.150°S 49.233°E / -13.150; 49.233


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