Belon'i Tsiribihina
Place in Menabe, Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Place in Menabe, Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Belon'i Tsiribihina (also known as Belo sur Tsiribihina or Belo - Tsiribihina) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. It is situated at the mouth of the Tsiribihina River. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 72,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Belon'i Tsiribihina
Belo sur Tsiribihina | |
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Coordinates: 19°42′S 44°33′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Menabe |
District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ratsimbalson Faharo |
Area | |
• Total | 2,561 sq mi (6,633 km2) |
• Land | 2,561 sq mi (6,633 km2) |
Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 72,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Belon'i Tsiribihina is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and chickpea. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
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