Behara
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 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Behara | |
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  Behara Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°57′S 46°23′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Amboasary Sud |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Climate | BSh |
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. Behara is also a community name in Patnaiks in India.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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