Betsako | |
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Monument or Tsangambato at the center of commune Betsako | |
Coordinates: 15°37′49.8″S 46°30′20.2″E / 15.630500°S 46.505611°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Boeny |
District | Mahajanga II |
Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Betsako is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in a 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 tomatoes, while other important products are mangoes, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
15°37′49.8″S 46°30′20.2″E / 15.630500°S 46.505611°E