Belambo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to Vohemar District, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Belambo | |
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  Belambo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°57′S 49°49′E / 13.950°S 49.817°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, beans and rice. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-27.
13°57′S 49°49′E / 13.950°S 49.817°E
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