Bealampona

Bealampona is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Bealampona was 11,976.[2]

Bealampona
Bealampona is located in Madagascar
Bealampona
Bealampona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°41′S 49°31′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAndapa
Elevation904 m (2,966 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total11,976
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 99% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and vanilla. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.

14°41′S 49°31′E


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