Belon'i Tsiribihina

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
Belon'i Tsiribihina Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°42′S 44°33′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Menabe
District	Belo sur Tsiribihina
Government
• Mayor	Ratsimbalson Faharo
Area morondava-autrement.com
• Total	2,561 sq mi (6,633 km2)
• Land	2,561 sq mi (6,633 km2)
Elevation [1]	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]

See also

• Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
• Madagascar dry deciduous forests
• Tsiribihina River

Personalities

• Roger Kolo (*1943) - former prime minister of Madagascar (2014/15).

References and notes

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.

19°42′S 44°33′E