| Beahitse | |
|---|---|
  BeahitseLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°10′S 44°26′E / 24.167°S 44.433°E / -24.167; 44.433 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (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.
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.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
| Communes in the Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Toliara | ||
| Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605 |  | |
| Ankazoabo - 606 - (10) | ||
| Benenitra - 610 - (6) | ||
| Beroroha - 611 - (9) | ||
| Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31) |
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| Morombe (9) - 618 | ||
| Sakaraha (12) - 620 | ||
| Toliara 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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