Begogo
| Begogo | |
|---|---|
  Begogo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°29′S 46°43′E / 23.483°S 46.717°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Iakora |
| Elevation[1] | 718 m (2,356 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Begogo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Iakora, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49.95% and 49.95% of the working population. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.1% 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 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 23°29′S 46°43′E / 23.483°S 46.717°E
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