Befotaka, Analalava

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
Befotaka Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°32′S 48°1′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Sofia
District	Analalava
Elevation [1]	17 m (56 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	17,000
Time zone	UTC3 (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]

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