Belambo, Ambatolampy

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Belambo
Belambo

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°31′E / 19.400°S 47.517°E / -19.400; 47.517
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Ambatolampy
Elevation[1] 1,571 m (5,154 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 14,000
  Ethnicities Merina
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°31′E / 19.400°S 47.517°E / -19.400; 47.517


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