Behara

24°57′S 46°23′E / 24.950°S 46.383°E / -24.950; 46.383Country MadagascarRegionAnosyDistrictAmboasary SudElevation
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49 m (161 ft)Population
 (2018)
 • Total27,285Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)ClimateBSh

Behara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,285 in 2018.

This town is crossed by the Mananara Sud river.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also sweet potatoes are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ APPUI A LA PLANIFICATION DE DEVELOPPEMENT DURABLE DANS LA REGION DE L'ANOSY - MADAGASCAR
  3. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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Madagascar Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
Amboasary Sud (18) - 603
Betroka (20) - 613Taolagnaro (24) - 614
3 districts; 62 communes

24°57′S 46°23′E / 24.950°S 46.383°E / -24.950; 46.383

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