Belobaka, Mahajanga II

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Belobaka
Belobaka is located in Madagascar
Belobaka
Belobaka
Location in Madagascar
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Country  Madagascar
Region Boeny
District Mahajanga II
Elevation[1] 20 m (70 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Belobaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 54% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cucumber, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and tomato. Industry and services provide employment for 18% and 5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 23% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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