Befandriana Sud or Befandriana Atsimo 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 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Befandriana Sud | |
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  Befandriana Sud Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°6′S 43°53′E / 22.100°S 43.883°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Morombe |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 28% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lima beans, while other important products are cassava, peas, rice and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
Roads
editThe commune is crossed by the RN9 from Toliara (Tulear) to Mandabe.
See also
editReferences and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
22°6′S 43°53′E / 22.100°S 43.883°E
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