Besalampy
Besalampy is a rural municipality on the west coast of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Besalampy, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was 11331 in 2018.
Besalampy | |
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  Besalampy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°45′S 44°29′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Besalampy |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2018)Census | |
| • Total | 11,331 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 410 |
Besalampy is served by a local Besalampy Airport and maritime harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital.[2]
The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is bananas, while other important products are seeds of catechu and oranges. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
See also
- Bemarivo Reserve at 12 km from Besalampy.
- The Maningoza Reserve is located in the district of Besalampy.
- Melaky
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
Capital: Maintirano | ||
| Antsalova (6) - 406 |  | |
| Ambatomainty (5) - 404 | ||
| Besalampy (9) - 410 |
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| Maintirano (16) - 413 | ||
| Morafenobe (4) |
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5 districts; 40 communes | ||
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