Besoa

Besoa is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Besoa
Besoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°54′S 46°46′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbalavao
Elevation1,089 m (3,573 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-01.


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