Bekipay | |
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Coordinates: 16°15′S 46°8′E / 16.250°S 46.133°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Boeny |
District | Mitsinjo |
Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
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]
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]
16°15′S 46°8′E / 16.250°S 46.133°E
Bekipay | |
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Coordinates: 16°15′S 46°8′E / 16.250°S 46.133°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Boeny |
District | Mitsinjo |
Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
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]
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]
16°15′S 46°8′E / 16.250°S 46.133°E