Beheloke

Beheloke
Interactive map of Beheloke
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictToliara II
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Beheloke is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It is located in 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 according to the 2001 commune census.

The town offers primary and junior-level secondary education. Farming and raising livestock raising provide employment for 5% and 70% of the working population. The most important crop is cassava, with other important products including maize, sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population, while fishing employs 20% of the population.

References and notes

  1. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 March 2008.

23°54′06″S 43°45′49″E / 23.9017°S 43.7635°E / -23.9017; 43.7635