Belazao
Belazao is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 14,332 in 2018. Belazao is located near the lake Tritriva.
Belazao | |
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  Belazao Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°53′S 46°58′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation | 1,545 m (5,069 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 14,332 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is potatoes, while other important products are maize, rice and soya.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
Capital: Antsirabe | ||
| Ambatolampy (19) |  | |
| Antanifotsy (13) | ||
| Antsirabe I (1) | ||
| Antsirabe II (20) | ||
| Betafo (18) | ||
| Faratsiho (9) | ||
| Mandoto (9) | ||
7 districts; 89 communes | ||
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