Bekoratsaka | |
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  Bekoratsaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°6′S47°30′E / 16.100°S 47.500°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mampikony |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 32,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Bekoratsaka is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mampikony, which is a part of the Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in the 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. The majority (55%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and catechu seeds, while other important agricultural products are bananas, cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 4% of the population. Fishing employs 1% of the population. [2]
