Bedidy | |
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Coordinates: 17°28′S 48°1′E / 17.467°S 48.017°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Amparafaravola |
Elevation | 917 m (3,009 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Postal code | 504 |
Bedidy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available.[ citation needed] The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. [2]
Bedidy is situated 46 km West of Amparafaravola to which it is linked by a unpaved piste. [3]
17°28′S 48°1′E / 17.467°S 48.017°E