Besalampy

Besalampy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) on the west coast of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Besalampy, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Besalampy
Besalampy Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°45′S 44°29′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Melaky
District	Besalampy
Elevation [1]	30 m (100 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	15,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Besalampy is served by a local Besalampy Airport and maritime harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital.[2]

The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is bananas, while other important products are seeds of catechu and oranges. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

See also

• Bemarivo Reserve at 12 km from Besalampy.
• The Maningoza Reserve is located in the district of Besalampy.
• Melaky

References and notes

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.