Bemokotra
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Bemokotra | |
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Location in Madagascar | |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Maevatanana |
Elevation[1] | 69 m (226 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Bemokotra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka 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 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 22% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 7% of the population.[2]
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