Belambo | |
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Belambo Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°31′E / 19.400°S 47.517°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Ambatolampy |
Elevation | 1,571 m (5,154 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Belambo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Industry and services provide both 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 2008-04-22.
19°24′S 47°31′E / 19.400°S 47.517°E
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