Besohana
Besohana | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Mandoto (district) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 12,839 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 113 |
Besohana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandoto, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was 12,839 inhabitants in 2018.
Concerning education, only primary schooling is available. The majority, 64% of the population of the commune, are farmers, while an additional of 35.8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry provides employment for 0.2% of the population.
The Provincial Road RIP 138 connects Betsohana with Ambatolahy.[2]
References and notes[edit]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ Region Vakinankratra
Capital: Antsirabe | ||
| Ambatolampy (19) |  | |
| Antanifotsy (14) | ||
| Antsirabe I (1) | ||
| Antsirabe II (20) | ||
| Betafo (18) | ||
| Faratsiho (9) | ||
| Mandoto (9) | ||
7 districts; 89 communes | ||
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