Belinta 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 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Belinta | |
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  Belinta Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°57′S 45°7′E / 19.950°S 45.117°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 29% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
19°57′S 45°7′E / 19.950°S 45.117°E
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