Befandefa

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

Befandefa
Befandefa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°8′S 43°18′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictMorombe
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and secondary schools are available in the direct presence of Befandefa. 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 potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 12% of the population, respectively.[2]

Befandefa has access to an electricity grid, fed by about 15 kWp of PV panels.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.


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