Behisatra

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Behisatra
Behisatra (Madagascar)
Behisatra
Behisatra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°48′S 45°7′E / -21.8, 45.117
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Beroroha
Elevation [1] 215 m (705 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Behisatra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beroroha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
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 Communes in Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ampanihy
Ankazoabo
Benenitra
Beroroha
Behisatra · Beroroha · Fanjakana · Mandronarivo · Marerano
Betioky Sud
Morombe
Sakaraha
Toliara I
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Coordinates: 21°48′S 45°7′E / -21.8, 45.117