| Belafike | |
|---|---|
  BelafikeLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°17′S 44°10′E / 24.283°S 44.167°E / -24.283; 44.167 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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.
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.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
| Communes in the Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Toliara | ||
| Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605 |  | |
| Ankazoabo - 606 - (10) | ||
| Benenitra - 610 - (6) | ||
| Beroroha - 611 - (9) | ||
| Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31) |
| |
| Morombe (9) - 618 | ||
| Sakaraha (12) - 620 | ||
| Toliara I (1) | ||
| Toliara II (22) (602) | ||
| 9 districts; 119 communes | ||
24°17′S 44°10′E / 24.283°S 44.167°E / -24.283; 44.167
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