Bekopaka
Bekopaka | |
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Bekopaka Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 19°1′S 44°51′E / 19.017°S 44.850°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Melaky |
District | Antsalova |
Elevation[1] | 334 m (1,096 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Bekopaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky RegionǏ. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Bekopaka is served by a local airport, and primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, maize and cassava.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
Coordinates: 19°1′S 44°51′E / 19.017°S 44.850°E
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