Bekobay

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Bekobay
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Bekobay
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°49′S46°56′E / 15.817°S 46.933°E / -15.817; 46.933
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Boeny
District Mahajanga II
Elevation
[1]
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total5,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)
Climate Aw

Bekobay is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. [2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.

15°49′S46°56′E / 15.817°S 46.933°E / -15.817; 46.933


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