Elevation 35 m Local time Thursday 5:09 AM | Time zone EAT (UTC3) Population 14,000 (2001) | |
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Weather 25°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 90% Humidity | ||
Bekipay is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.
Map of Bekipay, Madagascar
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 48% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.
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