Besohana

Besohana
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictMandoto (district)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
12,839
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
113

Besohana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandoto, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was 12,839 inhabitants in 2018.

Concerning education, only primary schooling is available. The majority, 64% of the population of the commune, are farmers, while an additional of 35.8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry provides employment for 0.2% of the population.

The Provincial Road RIP 138 connects Betsohana with Ambatolahy.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ Region Vakinankratra


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