Basibasy | |
|---|---|
  Basibasy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°10′S 43°39′E / 22.167°S 43.650°E | |
| Country | 
Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Morombe |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
| Postal code | 618 |
Basibasy is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
To Basibasy belong also the fokontany (villages) of Basibasy, Ambariaho, Behibake, Antalivy, Bevondro, Ankilambahia, Aminaomby and Taimbalabo. [3]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 43% receives their livelihood from raising livestock.[ clarification needed] The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. [2]
See also
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ^ Ceni
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 | ||
22°10′S 43°39′E / 22.167°S 43.650°E
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