Befotaka, Analalava

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
Befotaka is located in Madagascar
Befotaka
Befotaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°32′S 48°1′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAnalalava
Elevation
[1]
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total17,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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]

Geography

Next city to Befotaka is Antsohihy at a distance of 63 km.[3] This municipality is crossed by the National road 6.

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
  3. Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 159

14°32′S 48°1′E


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