Belafike
| Belafike | |
|---|---|
  Belafike Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°17′S 44°10′E / 24.283°S 44.167°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation[1] | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Belafike is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 19.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are peanuts, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-03-11.
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Coordinates: 24°17′S 44°10′E / 24.283°S 44.167°E
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