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Kopoky

Coordinates: 25°12′S 45°12′E / 25.200°S 45.200°E / -25.200; 45.200
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Kopoky
Kopoky is located in Madagascar
Kopoky
Kopoky
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°12′S 45°12′E / 25.200°S 45.200°E / -25.200; 45.200
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictBeloha
Elevation130 m (430 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total15,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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.[2]

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

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

25°12′S 45°12′E / 25.200°S 45.200°E / -25.200; 45.200