Betsihaka

Betsihaka or Betsiaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It is part of the district of Ambilobe, which is in the Diana Region. According to the 2001 commune census, the population of Betsihaka was 10,661.[2]

Betsihaka
Betsihaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbilobe
Elevation52 m (171 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total10,661
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The genus Triadobatrachus, an extinct amphibian, was discovered there.

Only primary schooling is available in the town. 60% of the population are farmers, while an additional 38% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice; other important products are maize and seeds of catechu. Industry and services each provide employment for 1% 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 13 February 2008.



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