Betsako

Betsako
Betsako Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°37′S 46°35′E / 15.617°S 46.583°E / -15.617; 46.583
Country	Madagascar
Region	Boeny
District	Mahajanga II
Elevation[1]	34 m (112 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
• Total	7,000
Time zone	EAT (UTC3)

Betsako is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is tomato, while other important products are mango, cassava and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.^[2]

References and notes

v t e Communes in the Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar Ambato-Boeni Ambato Ambarimay Ambondromamy Andranofasika Andranomamy Anjiajia Ankijabe Ankirihitra Madirovalo Manerinerina Sitampiky Tsaramandroso Mahajanga Mahajanga Mahajanga II Ambalabe Befanjava Ambalakida Andranoboka Bekobay Belobaka Betsako Boanamary Mahajamba Usine Mariarano Marovoay Ambolomoty Ankaraobato Ankazomborona Anosinalainolona Antanambao Andranolava Antanimasaka Bemaharivo Manaratsandry Marosakoa Marovoay Marovoay Banlieue Tsararano Mitsinjo Ambarimaninga Antongomena Bevary Antseza Bekipay Katsepy Matsakabanja Mitsinjo Soalala Ambohipaky Andranomavo Soalala

Coordinates: 15°37′S 46°35′E / 15.617°S 46.583°E / -15.617; 46.583