Bedidy
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| Bedidy | |
  Bedidy
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Toamasina |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Amparafaravola |
| Elevation [1] | 917 m (3,009 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Bedidy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-24.
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