Besalampy


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

History

In 2008 the municipality was destroyed by 95% by the Cyclone Fame

River

The Maningoza river has its mouth near Besalampy.

Roads

Bemarivo is crossed by the unpaved Route [nationale 19 |National road 19T].

Climate