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For the Japanese surname, see Ehara (surname). Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
Ehara
Ehara is located in MadagascarEharaEharaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°29′S 44°50′E / 23.483°S 44.833°E / -23.483; 44.833
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBenenitra
Elevation202 m (663 ft)
Population
 • Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Ehara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Benenitra, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% make their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.

Geography

Ehara is situated at the Sakamare, near its mouth in the Onilahy River.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
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°29′S 44°50′E / 23.483°S 44.833°E / -23.483; 44.833


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