Belamoty
Belamoty is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Belamoty | |
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![]() ![]() Belamoty Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°33′S 44°48′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Betioky Sud |
Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 19,000 |
• Ethnicities | Bara |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are beans and tomato. Services provide employment for 8% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
Geography
Belamoty is situated at the Onilahy River.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
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