Bekapaika
Bekapaika is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsaratanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Bekapaika | |
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Bekapaika Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 16°45′S 47°34′E | |
Country | |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Tsaratanana |
Elevation | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
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