Morafeno Bekily

Place in Androy, Madagascar
24°13′19″S 45°18′50″E / 24.22194°S 45.31389°E / -24.22194; 45.31389Country MadagascarRegionAndroyDistrictBekilyElevation434 m (1,424 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Morafeno Bekily is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. 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]

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 2008-05-02.
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Madagascar Communes in the Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambovombe (21) (604)
Bekily (20) (607)Beloha (8) (609)
Tsiombe (7) (621)proposed Antanimora Sud (9) (604)
4 districts; 56 communes

24°13′19″S 45°18′50″E / 24.22194°S 45.31389°E / -24.22194; 45.31389


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