Behara

Behara
Behara is located in Madagascar
Behara
Behara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°57′S 46°23′E / 24.950°S 46.383°E / -24.950; 46.383
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation49 m (161 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total27,285
Time 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]

  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.