Betsimisotra

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Betsimisotra
Betsimisotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°15′S 47°37′E / 20.250°S 47.617°E / -20.250; 47.617
Country  Madagascar
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. 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]

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 2008-05-13. 
Ambatofinandrahana
Ambositra
Fandriana
Manandriana

Coordinates: 20°15′S 47°37′E / 20.250°S 47.617°E / -20.250; 47.617


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