Besalampy is a district in western Madagascar. It is a part of Melaky Region and borders the districts of Soalala in northeast, Kandreho in east, Ambatomainty in southeast, Morafenobe in south and Maintirano in southwest. The area is 11,753 km2 (4,538 sq mi) and the population was estimated to be 62,347 in 2020.[1][2]
Besalampy District | |
|---|---|
District | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°9′S 46°37′E / 16.150°S 46.617°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11,753 km2 (4,538 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 62,347 |
| • Density | 5.3/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicities | Sakalava |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 410 |
Municipalities
The district is further divided into nine municipalities:
Rivers
- The Maningoza river
Protected areas
- Bemarivo Reserve at 12 km from Besalampy.
- The Maningoza Reserve is located in the district of Besalampy.
Access
By road: from Antananarivo - Tsiroanomandidy -Besalampy by the route nationale n°1 [3]