Ehara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Benenitra, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ehara | |
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  Ehara Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°29′S 44°50′E / 23.483°S 44.833°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Benenitra |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% make their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Geography edit
Ehara is situated at the Sakamare, near its mouth in the Onilahy River.
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
23°29′S 44°50′E / 23.483°S 44.833°E
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