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]
Morafeno Bekily | |
|---|---|
  Morafeno Bekily Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°13′19″S 45°18′50″E / 24.22194°S 45.31389°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Bekily |
| Elevation | 434 m (1,424 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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 edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
24°13′19″S 45°18′50″E / 24.22194°S 45.31389°E
 | This Androy location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |