Betsimisotra

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Betsimisotra
Betsimisotra (Madagascar)
Betsimisotra
Betsimisotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°15′S 47°37′E / -20.25, 47.617
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation [1] 1,486 m (4,875 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Betsimisotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 1.5% 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 2008-05-13.
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 Communes in Amoron'i Mania Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambatofinandrahana
Ambositra
Fandriana
Manandriana
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Coordinates: 20°15′S 47°37′E / -20.25, 47.617