Betsihaka

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Betsihaka
Betsihaka (Madagascar)
Betsihaka
Betsihaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E / -13.15, 49.233
Country Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Diana
District Ambilobe
Elevation [1] 52 m (171 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,661
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 60% of the population are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and seeds of catechu. Industry and services provide employment both for 1% 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 2008-02-13.

Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E / -13.15, 49.233