Betsako

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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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03. 

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


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