Bekipay is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Bekipay | |
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  Bekipay Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°15′S 46°8′E / 16.250°S 46.133°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mitsinjo |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 48% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
16°15′S 46°8′E / 16.250°S 46.133°E
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