Befotaka Sud District
Befokata Sud is a district in the region of Atsimo-Atsinanana in Madagascar.
Befotaka Sud District | |
|---|---|
  Befotaka Sud District Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°49′30″S 46°58′44″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,097 km2 (1,196 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 779 m (2,556 ft) |
| Population (2001[1])estimated | |
| • Total | 24,045 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 307 |
It covers the communes of:
- Befotaka
- Ambohimasoa
- Ambondr
- Andasy
- Andioteny
- Andranovory, Befotaka
- Andria, Befotaka
- Ankazovelo, Befotaka
- Bekofafa
- Belenalena
- Morarano
- Soabonaka
- Soavariana
- Soarano
- Antaninarenina
- Antondabe (or Antondambe)
- Beharena
- Bekofafa Sud
- Marovitsika Sud
- Ranotsara Sud
Nature
It is the gateway to the Midongy du sud National Park (also called: Midongy-Betroka National Park) that is found in a distance of 34 km from Befotaka.[2]
Mining
There are celestite crystals found in this district.
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References
- "Madagascar Administrative units". Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- "www.parcs-madagascar.com". Archived from the original on 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
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