Bekobay
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.
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.
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
15°49′S 46°56′E / 15.817°S 46.933°E