Katsepy

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Katsepy
Katsepy (Madagascar)
Katsepy
Katsepy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°46′S 46°14′E / -15.767, 46.233
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Mitsinjo
Elevation [1] 25 m (82 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Katsepy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Katsepy has a maritime harbour. Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 30% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are seeds of catechu and raffia palm. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 29% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.

Coordinates: 15°46′S 46°14′E / -15.767, 46.233