Betsihaka

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]

Betsihaka
Betsihaka is located in Madagascar
Betsihaka
Betsihaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbilobe
Elevation
[1]
52 m (171 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,661
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
204

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]

Protected areas
  • Andrafiamena Andavakoera New Protected Area

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 February 2008.


13°9′S 49°14′E


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