Belemoka

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Belemoka
Belemoka (Madagascar)
Belemoka
Belemoka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°47′S 47°37′E / -21.783, 47.617
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Ikongo
Elevation [1] 319 m (1,047 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Belemoka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°47′S 47°37′E / -21.783, 47.617