Befeta

Befeta
Befeta Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°14′S 47°3′E / 21.233°S 47.050°E / -21.233; 47.050
Country	Madagascar
Region	Haute Matsiatra
District	Ambohimahasoa
Elevation [1]	1,082 m (3,550 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	13,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Befeta is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are maize and grapes. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 15% of the population, respectively.^[2]

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Coordinates: 21°14′S 47°3′E / 21.233°S 47.050°E / -21.233; 47.050

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