Belazao
| Belazao | |
|---|---|
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  Belazao Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°53′S 46°58′E / 19.883°S 46.967°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation[1] | 1,545 m (5,069 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Belazao is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2] Belazao is located near the lake Tritriva.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is potatoes, while other important products are maize, rice and soya.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
Coordinates: 19°53′S 46°58′E / 19.883°S 46.967°E
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