Behara Explained

Official Name:Behara
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Anosy
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Amboasary Sud
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:27,285
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-24.95°N 69°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:49
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:BSh

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

-24.95°N 69°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. APPUI A LA PLANIFICATION DE DEVELOPPEMENTDURABLE DANS LA REGION DE L'ANOSY - MADAGASCAR
  3. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-04.