Coordinates: 15°37′49.8″S 46°30′20.2″E / 15.630500°S 46.505611°E / -15.630500; 46.505611

Betsako

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Betsako
Monument or Tsangambato at the center of commune Betsako
Monument or Tsangambato at the center of commune Betsako
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CountryFile:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMahajanga II
Elevation34 m (112 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Betsako is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in a 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority (94%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is tomatoes, while other important products are mangoes, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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