Morafeno Bekily

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Morafeno Bekily
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Morafeno Bekily
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°13′19″S45°18′50″E / 24.22194°S 45.31389°E / -24.22194; 45.31389
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Androy
District Bekily
Elevation
[1]
434 m (1,424 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total
10,000
Time zone UTC3 (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. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

24°13′19″S45°18′50″E / 24.22194°S 45.31389°E / -24.22194; 45.31389


  1. ↑ antanimora-sud-demande un district
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