Besalampy

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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.

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.[1]

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.[2] Other important crops are bananas, seeds of catechu and oranges. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[1] There is also a prawn farm in Besalampy.

History

In 2008 the municipality was destroyed by 95% by the Cyclone Fame[3]

River

The Maningoza river has its mouth near Besalampy.[4]

Roads

Bemarivo is crossed by the unpaved National road 19T.

Climate

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See also

References

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