Belon'i Tsiribihina
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| Belon'i Tsiribihina Belo sur Tsiribihina |
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  Belon'i Tsiribihina
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Toliara |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
| Elevation [1] | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 72,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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 in Toliara Province. 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]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
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