Bekoratsaka
| Bekoratsaka | |
|---|---|
  Bekoratsaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°6′S 47°30′E / 16.100°S 47.500°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mampikony |
| Elevation[1] | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 32,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Bekoratsaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and seeds of catechu, while other important agricultural products are bananas, cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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Coordinates: 16°6′S 47°30′E / 16.100°S 47.500°E