Basibasy
Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
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Basibasy is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Basibasy | |
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  Basibasy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°10′S 43°39′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Morombe |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 618 |
To Basibasy belong also the fokontany (villages) of Basibasy, Ambariaho, Behibake, Antalivy, Bevondro, Ankilambahia, Aminaomby and Taimbalabo.[3]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 43% receives their livelihood from raising livestock.[clarification needed] The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
