Bezaha
Bezaha | |
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 Zebu cart near Bezaha | |
  Bezaha Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates:23°30′S44°30′E/ 23.500°S 44.500°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Betioky |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
| Time zone | UTC3(EAT) |
| Postal code | 610 |
Bezahais a municipality in southwestMadagascar.It belongs to thedistrictofBetioky,which is a part ofAtsimo-Andrefana Region.The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 communecensus.[2]
Bezaha is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
Farming and raising livestock provide both employment for 45% of the working population. The most important crop isrice,while other important products arebeans,cassavaandsweet potatoes.Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
Rivers
[edit]The municipality is crossed by theOnilahy Riverand the unpavedNational road 17 A.[3]It is situated at 59 km south-east ofAndranovoryand 22km east ofTongobory.[4]
References and notes
[edit]- ^Estimated based onDEMdata fromShuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^abcd"ILO census data".Cornell University.2002.Retrieved2008-03-12.
- ^Storm Jasimine Damages
- ^Pays Mahafaly
Capital:Toliara | ||
| Ampanihy Ouest(19) - 605 |  | |
| Ankazoabo- 606 - (10) | ||
| Benenitra- 610 - (6) | ||
| Beroroha- 611 - (9) | ||
| Betioky-Atsimo-612 - (31) |
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| Morombe(9) - 618 | ||
| Sakaraha(12) - 620 | ||
| Toliara I(1) | ||
| Toliara II(22) (602) | ||
9 districts; 119 communes | ||
23°30′S44°30′E/ 23.500°S 44.500°E
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