Befotaka, Analalava
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| Befotaka | |
  Befotaka
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Analalava |
| Elevation [1] | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Befotaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. 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]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-29.
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