Befotaka | |
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Coordinates: 14°32′S 48°1′E / 14.533°S 48.017°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sofia |
District | Analalava |
Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Befotaka is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Befotaka has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coconuts and seeds of catechu. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]
Next city to Befotaka is Antsohihy at a distance of 63 km.[3] This municipality is crossed by the National road 6.
Capital: Antsohihy | ||
Analalava (11) (407) | ||
Antsohihy (12) (407) | ||
Bealanana (13) (407) | ||
Befandriana-Nord (12) (409) | ||
Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) (419) |
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Mampikony (6) (414) | ||
Mandritsara (22) (415) | ||
7 districts; 91 communes |
14°32′S 48°1′E / 14.533°S 48.017°E