Befotaka, Analalava
| Befotaka | |
|---|---|
  Befotaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°32′S 48°1′E / 14.533°S 48.017°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| 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. 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]
Geography
Next city to Befotaka is Antsohihy at a distance of 63 km.[3]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ↑ Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 159
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Coordinates: 14°32′S 48°1′E / 14.533°S 48.017°E