Bekobay | |
|---|---|
  Bekobay Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°49′S 46°56′E / 15.817°S 46.933°E | |
| Country | 
Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mahajanga II |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
Bekobay is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% 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 3% of the population. [2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Capital:
Mahajanga | ||
| Ambato-Boeni (11) (403) |  | |
| Mahajanga (1) | ||
| Mahajanga II (9) (402) | ||
| Marovoay (12) (416) | ||
| Mitsinjo (7) (417) | ||
| Soalala (3) (420) | ||
6 districts; 43 communes | ||
15°49′S 46°56′E / 15.817°S 46.933°E
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