Behara

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.

Not to be confused with Bahera, a similarly-named town in Bihar, India.
Behara
Behara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°57′S 46°23′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total27,285
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
ClimateBSh

This town is crossed by the Mananara Sud river.

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.

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