Beharona
Place in Menabe, Madagascar
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Beharona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manja, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and lima beans.[2]
Nature
The Kirindy Mitea National Park is situated in this municipality, along with the neighboring towns of Ankiliabo and Andranopasy.[3]
Rivers
The Mangoky River and the Sakalava River.
