Bekipay

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Bekipay
Bekipay (Madagascar)
Bekipay
Bekipay
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°15′S 46°8′E / -16.25, 46.133
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Mitsinjo
Elevation [1] 35 m (115 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 14,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Bekipay is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. 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]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.

Coordinates: 16°15′S 46°8′E / -16.25, 46.133