Betsihaka
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| Betsihaka | |
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 Betsihaka
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| Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E / 13.15°S 49.233°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation[1] | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,661 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Betsihaka or Betsiaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Betsihaka was 10,661.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 60% of the population are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and seeds of catechu. Industry and services provide employment both for 1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
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Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E / 13.15°S 49.233°E
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