Ehara
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[1] | 202 m (663 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives 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]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
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Coordinates: 23°29′S 44°50′E / 23.483°S 44.833°E
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