Ehara

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.[2]

For the Japanese surname, see Ehara (surname).
Ehara
Ehara is located in Madagascar
Ehara
Ehara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°29′S 44°50′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBenenitra
Elevation
[1]
202 m (663 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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.[2]

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.

23°29′S 44°50′E


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