| Belalanda | |
|---|---|
| Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°17′S 43°39′E / 23.283°S 43.650°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Belalanda is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.
Belalanda is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 19% are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sugarcane, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.
Coordinates: 23°17′S 43°39′E / 23.283°S 43.650°E