Betsihaka
Betsihaka | |
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Betsihaka Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E / 13.150°S 49.233°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Diana |
District | Ambilobe |
Elevation[1] | 52 m (171 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,661 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Betsihaka or Betsiaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Betsihaka was 10,661.[2]
The genus Triadobatrachus was discovered there.
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 60% of the population are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and seeds of catechu. Industry and services provide employment both 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 2008-02-13.
Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E / 13.150°S 49.233°E
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