Belambo, Ambatolampy

For other places with the same name, see Belambo.

Belambo
Belambo Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°24′S 47°31′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Vakinankaratra
District	Ambatolampy
Elevation [1]	1,571 m (5,154 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	14,000
• Ethnicities	Merina
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Belambo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

19°24′S 47°31′E