Bezaha

Bezaha is a municipality in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Bezaha
Zebu cart near Bezaha
Bezaha Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°30′S 44°30′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Atsimo-Andrefana
District	Betioky
Elevation [1]	124 m (407 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	19,000
• Ethnicities	Mahafaly
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	610

Bezaha is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.^[2]

Farming and raising livestock provide both employment for 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.^[2]

Rivers

The municipality is crossed by the Onilahy River and the unpaved National road 17 A.^[3] It is situated at 59 km south-east of Andranovory and 22km east of Tongobory.^[4]