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Behompy
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| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation[1] | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Behompy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and beans; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
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