Betsimisotra
| Betsimisotra | |
|---|---|
  Betsimisotra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°15′S 47°37′E / 20.250°S 47.617°E | |
| 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 potatoes. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
Coordinates: 20°15′S 47°37′E / 20.250°S 47.617°E