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Belon'i Tsiribihina

Belon'i Tsiribihina
Belo sur Tsiribihina
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Belon'i Tsiribihina is located in Madagascar
Belon'i Tsiribihina
Belon'i Tsiribihina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°42′S 44°33′E / 19.700°S 44.550°E / -19.700; 44.550
Country  Madagascar
Region Menabe
District Belo sur Tsiribihina
Government
 • Mayor Ratsimbalson Faharo
Elevation 17 m (56 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 72,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Belon'i Tsiribihina (also known as Belo sur Tsiribihina or Belo - Tsiribihina) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 72,000 in 2001 commune census.

Belon'i Tsiribihina 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.

The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and chickpea. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.

Coordinates: 19°42′S 44°33′E / 19.700°S 44.550°E / -19.700; 44.550


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