Beheloke 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 10,000 in the 2001 commune census.[1]
Beheloke | |
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provide employment for 5% and 70% of the working population. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize, sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 20% of the population.[1]
References and notes
edit- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 March 2008.
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