Beharona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manja, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Beharona | |
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  Beharona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°31′S 44°18′E / 21.517°S 44.300°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Manja |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 616 |
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and lima beans.[2]
Nature edit
The Kirindy Mitea National Park is situated in this municipality together with its neighboring towns of Ankiliabo and Andranopasy.[3]
Rivers edit
The Mangoky River and the Sakalava River.
Ethnics edit
The mayority of its population belong to the Sakalava tribe but also Betsileo, Antanosy and Merina live in this municipality.[4]
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ^ TRANS-MAD Developement Parc National de Kirindy-Mite
- ^ TRANS-MAD Developement Parc National de Kirindy-Mite
21°31′S 44°18′E / 21.517°S 44.300°E
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