Belobaka, Tsiroanomandidy

Belobaka
Belobaka

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 18°59′S 45°41′E / 18.983°S 45.683°E / -18.983; 45.683
Country  Madagascar
Region Bongolava
District Tsiroanomandidy
Elevation[1] 806 m (2,644 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 18,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Belobaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

Coordinates: 18°59′S 45°41′E / 18.983°S 45.683°E / -18.983; 45.683


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