Beheloke
Beheloke is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Beheloke | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Toliara II |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 5% and 70% of the working population. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize, sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[1]
References and notes
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
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