Besalampy

Besalampy is a rural municipality on the west coast of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Besalampy, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the municipality was 11331 in 2018.

Not to be confused with Besalampy District.
Besalampy
Besalampy is located in Madagascar
Besalampy
Besalampy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°45′S 44°29′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMelaky
DistrictBesalampy
Elevation
[1]
30 m (100 ft)
Population
 (2018)Census
 • Total11,331
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
410

Besalampy is served by a local Besalampy Airport and maritime harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital.[2]

The majority 65% of the population of the municipality are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. Most important export product is raffia palms.[3] Other important crops are bananas, seeds of catechu and oranges. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2] There is also a prawn farm in Besalampy.

History

In 2008 the municipality was destroyed by 95% by the Cyclone Fame[4]

River

The Maningoza river has its mouth near Besalampy.[5]

See also

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  3. France agricole - Le raphia, perle rare de Madagascar
  4. Cyclone Fame
  5. Eaux et hydrographie


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