Besoa

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Besoa
Besoa (Madagascar)
Besoa
Besoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°54′S 46°46′E / -21.9, 46.767
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambalavao
Elevation [1] 1,089 m (3,573 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Besoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans, maize 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 2008-05-01.
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 Communes in Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambalavao
Ambohimahasoa
Fianarantsoa I
Fianarantsoa II
Ikalamavony
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Coordinates: 21°54′S 46°46′E / -21.9, 46.767