Befody
Befody | |
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  Befody Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°46′S 47°56′E / 20.767°S 47.933°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Nosy Varika |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Befody is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
20°46′S 47°56′E / 20.767°S 47.933°E
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