Beapombo II
Beapombo II is located in Madagascar
Beapombo II
Beapombo II
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°37′S 45°32′E / 23.617°S 45.533°E / -23.617; 45.533
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictBetroka
Elevation585 m (1,919 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Beapombo II is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 46% and 49% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

23°37′S 45°32′E / 23.617°S 45.533°E / -23.617; 45.533

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