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