Betioky Sud
Place in Atsinanana, Madagascar
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Betioky is a town in Atsimo-Andrefana Region, Madagascar and is crossed by the Route nationale 10. The population is 25,612 inhabitants in 2018.
Country
Madagascar
Betioky Sud
Betioky-Atsimo | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 23°43′S 44°23′E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Atsinanana |
| District | Betioky-Atsimo |
| Government | |
| • District Chef | Robert Rafaralahy |
| Population (2018)Census | |
• Total | 25,612 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
An airport serves the town.
Betioky belongs to the poorest regions of Madagascar, where no facilities for tapped drinking water exist.[1]
Nature
The Beza Mahafaly Reserve lies approx. 35 km North-East of Betioky Sud in the municipality of Ankazombalala.
Religion
- EEM - Eklesia Episkopaly Malagasy (Anglican Church of Madagascar)[2]
Mining
The Betioky mine, an iron ore deposit than is not yet exploited.