Beavoha
| Beavoha | |
|---|---|
  Beavoha Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°35′S 44°42′E / 23.583°S 44.700°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Betioky |
| Elevation[1] | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Beavoha is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 28% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are beans and onions; also peanuts are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-03-12.
| Ampanihy |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Ankazoabo | ||
| Benenitra | ||
| Beroroha | ||
| Betioky Sud | ||
| Morombe |
| |
| Sakaraha | ||
| Toliara I | ||
| Toliara II | ||
Coordinates: 23°35′S 44°42′E / 23.583°S 44.700°E
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