Befandefa

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Befandefa
Befandefa (Madagascar)
Befandefa
Befandefa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°8′S 43°18′E / -22.133, 43.3
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Morombe
Elevation [1] m (23 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Befandefa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population works in fishing. 15% are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatos. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 12% of the population, respectively.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-29.

Coordinates: 22°8′S 43°18′E / -22.133, 43.3