Betsihaka | |
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  Betsihaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°14′E / 13.150°S 49.233°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,661 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 204 |
Betsihaka or Betsiaka is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It is part of the district of Ambilobe, which is in the Diana Region. According to the 2001 commune census, the population of Betsihaka was 10,661.[2]
The genus Triadobatrachus, an extinct amphibian, was discovered there.
Only primary schooling is available in the town. 60% of the population are farmers, while an additional 38% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice; other important products are maize and seeds of catechu. Industry and services each provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 February 2008.