Bekaraoka
Bekaraoka | |
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Bekaraoka Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°28′S 47°37′E / 23.467°S 47.617°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Vangaindrano |
Elevation[1] | 24 m (79 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 3,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Bekaraoka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
Coordinates: 23°28′S 47°37′E / 23.467°S 47.617°E
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