Behara | |
|---|---|
  Behara Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°57′S 46°23′E / 24.950°S 46.383°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Amboasary Sud |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 27,285 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Climate | 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]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ APPUI A LA PLANIFICATION DE DEVELOPPEMENT DURABLE DANS LA REGION DE L'ANOSY - MADAGASCAR
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.