Befandefa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the municipality had been 11,812 inhabitants in 2018.
Befandefa | |
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 Andavadoaka, a village of Befandefa | |
  Befandefa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°8′S 43°18′E / 22.133°S 43.300°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Morombe |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2018)census | |
| • Total | 11,812 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 618 |
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.
See also
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edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
22°8′S 43°18′E / 22.133°S 43.300°E
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