Bebakony Sud
Place in Melaky, Madagascar
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Bebakony Sud is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Bebakony Sud | |
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  Bebakony Sud Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°6′S 44°22′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Bebakony Sud has a maritime harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are wheat, seeds of catechu, barley and raffia palm. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
