Belo sur Mer

Belo sur Mer is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morondava, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Belo sur Mer
main road of Belo sur Mer
main road of Belo sur Mer
Belo sur Mer is located in Madagascar
Belo sur Mer
Belo sur Mer
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°44′S 44°0′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictMorondava
Elevation
[1]
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
619

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are sweet potatoes and lima beans. Industry provides employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]

Economy

Belo sur mer is well known for its boatbuilders of traditional wooden dhows. There are also Salt evaporation ponds in the commune.[3]

National Parks

Belo sur Mer is the entry point to the Kirindy Mitea National Park.

  • Beach & church
    Beach & church
  • Mangroves
    Mangroves
  • Town hall
    Town hall
  • Outrigger boat
    Outrigger boat


References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
  3. priori - Belo sur Mer (in French)
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