Besalampy

Besalampy

Besalampy

Place in Melaky, Madagascar

Not to be confused with Besalampy District.

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.

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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]

Roads

Bemarivo is crossed by the unpaved National road 19T.

Climate

More information Climate data for Besalampy (1991–2020), Month ...

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. [2]
    "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  3. [3]
    France agricole - Le raphia, perle rare de Madagascar
  4. [4]
    Cyclone Fame
  5. [5]
    Eaux et hydrographie
  6. [6]
    "Besalampy Climate Normals 1991–2020". World Meteorological Organization Climatological Standard Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.

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