Bezaha

Coordinates: 23°30′S 44°30′E / 23.500°S 44.500°E / -23.500; 44.500
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Bezaha
UTC3 (EAT
)
Postal code
610

Bezaha is a municipality in southwest

Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Bezaha 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.[2]

Farming and raising livestock provide both employment for 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

Rivers

The municipality is crossed by the Onilahy River and the unpaved National road 17 A.[3] It is situated at 59 km south-east of Andranovory and 22km east of Tongobory.[4]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
  3. ^ Storm Jasimine Damages
  4. ^ Pays Mahafaly

23°30′S 44°30′E / 23.500°S 44.500°E / -23.500; 44.500


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