Befotaka | |
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  Befotaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°32′S48°1′E / 14.533°S 48.017°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Analalava |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Befotaka is a rural municipality 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]
