Kopoky

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Kopoky
Kopoky (Madagascar)
Kopoky
Kopoky
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°12′S 45°12′E / -25.2, 45.2
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Beloha
Elevation [1] 130 m (427 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Kopoky is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beloha, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-02.

Coordinates: 25°12′S 45°12′E / -25.2, 45.2