title: Bekopaka
text: # Bekopaka
  
  Bekopaka is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.
  
  Bekopaka is served by a local airport, and primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, maize and cassava.
  
  ## Rivers
  
  Bekopaka is situated on the Manambolo River.
  
  ## Nature
  
  The Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve is situated north from Bekopaka (17 km).
  
  ## Roads
  
  The unpaved National road 8 from Morondava (195 km)/
  
  