Belambo, Ambatolampy
Place in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other places with the same name, see Belambo.
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]
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Belambo | |
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Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°31′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Ambatolampy |
Elevation | 1,571 m (5,154 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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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]