Kopoky Explained

Official Name:Kopoky
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Androy
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Beloha
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:15000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-25.2°N 57°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:130

Kopoky is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beloha, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

-25.2°N 57°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-02.