Official Name: | Beheloke |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Atsimo-Andrefana |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Toliara II |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Population Total: | 10000 |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Timezone: | EAT |
Utc Offset: | 3 |
Beheloke is a town and commune (mg|kaominina) in Madagascar. It is located in 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 according to the 2001 commune census.[1]
The town offers primary and junior-level secondary education. Farming and raising livestock raising provide employment for 5% and 70% of the working population. The most important crop is cassava, with other important products including maize, sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population, while fishing employs 20% of the population.[1]