Bealampona
| Bealampona | |
|---|---|
  Bealampona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°41′S 49°31′E / 14.683°S 49.517°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Andapa |
| Elevation[1] | 904 m (2,966 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,976 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Bealampona is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Bealampona was 11,976.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 99% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and vanilla. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
Coordinates: 14°41′S 49°31′E / 14.683°S 49.517°E
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