Belindo Mahasoa
| Belindo Mahasoa | |
|---|---|
  Belindo Mahasoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°29′S 45°25′E / 24.483°S 45.417°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Bekily |
| Elevation[1] | 380 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Belindo Mahasoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 19.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts; also maize is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-05-02.
Coordinates: 24°29′S 45°25′E / 24.483°S 45.417°E
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