Belamoty | |
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Coordinates: 23°33′S 44°48′E / 23.550°S 44.800°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Betioky Sud |
Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 19,000 |
• Ethnicities | Bara |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Belamoty is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are beans and tomato. Services provide employment for 8% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population. [2]
Belamoty is situated at the Onilahy River.
23°33′S 44°48′E / 23.550°S 44.800°E