Bezaha | |
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Coordinates: 23°30′S 44°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 |
Bezaha is a municipality in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, 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]
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 is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. [2]
The municipality is crossed by the Onilahy River and the unpaved National road 17 A. [3] It is situated at 59 km south-east of Andranovory and 22km east of Tongobory. [4]
23°30′S 44°30′E / 23.500°S 44.500°E