Behara

Not to be confused with Bahera, a similarly-named town in Bihar, India.

Behara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,285 in 2018.

Behara
Behara Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°57′S 46°23′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Anosy
District	Amboasary Sud
Elevation [1]	49 m (161 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	27,285
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Climate	BSh

This town is crossed by the Mananara Sud river.^[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also sweet potatoes are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.^[3]