Coordinates: 21°54′S 46°46′E / 21.900°S 46.767°E / -21.900; 46.767

Besoa

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Besoa
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CountryFile:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbalavao
Elevation1,089 m (3,573 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Besoa is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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