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
Belamoty
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°33′S 44°48′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBetioky Sud
Elevation156 m (512 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total19,000
 • Ethnicities
Bara
Time zoneUTC3 (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
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.


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