Behisatra
Appearance
Behisatra
Behisatsy | |
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Coordinates: 21°48′S 45°7′E / 21.800°S 45.117°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Beroroha |
Elevation | 215 m (705 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 611 |
Behisatra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beroroha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. 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]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Archived from the original on 2008-07-05. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
21°48′S 45°7′E / 21.800°S 45.117°E