Belobaka, Mahajanga II

Belobaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Belobaka
Belobaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°41′S 46°25′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMahajanga II
Elevation20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 54% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cucumber, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and tomato. Industry and services provide employment for 18% and 5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 23% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.


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