Befotaka, Mahabo
Befotaka | |
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| Coordinates: 20°50′S 45°40′E / 20.833°S 45.667°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Mahabo |
| Elevation | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Befotaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahabo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 89.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.