Betroka | |
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  Betroka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates:23°16′6″S46°06′16″E / 23.26833°S 46.10444°E /-23.26833; 46.10444 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Betroka |
| Population (2018)census | |
• Total | 17,327 |
| • Ethnicities | Bara |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 613 |
Betroka[ˈbeʈʂu̥k] is a hilly city (commune urbaine) in theAnosy Region in southernMadagascar, and is the source of theOnilahy River.
It is situated at theRoute nationale 13,Ihosy toTolagnaro, at 118 km fromIhosy, 77 km fromIsoanala and 203 km fromAntanimora Sud. Anairport serves the town.
The true name of the city isBetroky which means tree with a big belly. But the Merina (Ambaniandro) changed the name after. Betroky belongs to Bara tribe, a tribe from the east of Madagasikara.
TheKalambatritra Reserve is at 55 km East of Betroka.
Capital:Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 62 communes | ||
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