Beahitse

Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
24°10′S 44°26′E / 24.167°S 44.433°E / -24.167; 44.433Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AndrefanaDistrictAmpanihyElevation320 m (1,050 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total17,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Beahitse is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 4% of the population, respectively.[2]

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 2008-03-11.
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Capital: Toliara
Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605
Ankazoabo - 606 - (10)
Benenitra - 610 - (6)Beroroha - 611 - (9)
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31)Morombe (9) - 618Sakaraha (12) - 620Toliara I (1)Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

24°10′S 44°26′E / 24.167°S 44.433°E / -24.167; 44.433


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