Bekitro
| Bekitro | |
|---|---|
  Bekitro Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°33′S 45°18′E / 24.550°S 45.300°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Bekily |
| Elevation[1] | 329 m (1,079 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Bekitro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 78% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts; also maize is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide both employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Coordinates: 24°33′S 45°18′E / 24.550°S 45.300°E