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Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
Beheloke
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictToliara II
Population
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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.

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.

References and notes

  1. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 March 2008.
Madagascar 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)
Morombe (9) - 618
Sakaraha (12) - 620
Toliara I (1)
Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

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

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