Betsihaka | |
|---|---|
  Betsihaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E / 13.150°S 49.233°E | |
| Country |
Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 10,661 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
| Postal code | 204 |
Betsihaka or Betsiaka is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It is part of the district of Ambilobe, which is in the Diana Region. According to the 2001 commune census, the population of Betsihaka was 10,661. [2]
The genus Triadobatrachus, an extinct amphibian, was discovered there.
Only primary schooling is available in the town. 60% of the population are farmers, while an additional 38% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice; other important products are maize and seeds of catechu. Industry and services each provide employment for 1% of the population. [2]
Betsiaka is situated on the National road 5a.
- Andrafiamena Andavakoera New Protected Area
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 February 2008.
| Ambanja (24) - 203 |
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|---|---|---|
| Ambilobe (15) - 204 | ||
| Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201 | ||
| Antsiranana II (22) - 202 | ||
| Nosy Be (5) - 207 | ||
5 districts; 51 communes | ||
13°9′S 49°14′E / 13.150°S 49.233°E
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Betsihaka | |
|---|---|
Betsihaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E / 13.150°S 49.233°E | |
| Country |
Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 10,661 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
| Postal code | 204 |
Betsihaka or Betsiaka is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It is part of the district of Ambilobe, which is in the Diana Region. According to the 2001 commune census, the population of Betsihaka was 10,661. [2]
The genus Triadobatrachus, an extinct amphibian, was discovered there.
Only primary schooling is available in the town. 60% of the population are farmers, while an additional 38% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice; other important products are maize and seeds of catechu. Industry and services each provide employment for 1% of the population. [2]
Betsiaka is situated on the National road 5a.
- Andrafiamena Andavakoera New Protected Area
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 February 2008.
| Ambanja (24) - 203 |
| |
|---|---|---|
| Ambilobe (15) - 204 | ||
| Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201 | ||
| Antsiranana II (22) - 202 | ||
| Nosy Be (5) - 207 | ||
5 districts; 51 communes | ||
13°9′S 49°14′E / 13.150°S 49.233°E
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