Morafeno Bekily

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Morafeno Bekily
Morafeno Bekily (Madagascar)
Morafeno Bekily
Morafeno Bekily
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°11′S 45°23′E / -24.183, 45.383
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Bekily
Elevation [1] 434 m (1,424 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Morafeno Bekily is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 8% 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.
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 Communes in Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambovombe
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Coordinates: 24°11′S 45°23′E / -24.183, 45.383