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Quick facts for kids Befotaka Befotaka Atsimo Befotaka Sud
Befotaka Location in Madagascar
Country	Madagascar
Region	Atsimo-Atsinanana
District	Befotaka Sud District
Elevation	779 m (2,556 ft)
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	307

Befotaka is a town in the Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. This region is located in the southeastern part of Madagascar. The town is found near the Itomampy river.

Getting to Befotaka

Reaching Befotaka can be a bit of an adventure! If you are coming from the coast or the town of Vangaindrano, you will travel on a road called RN T18. This road is about 94 kilometers long. It is not paved and can be quite rough. This road leads to a place called Nosifeno. From Nosifeno, you then take another road for about 42 kilometers to reach Befotaka.

Nature and National Park

Befotaka is special because it is a gateway to the amazing Midongy du sud National Park. This park is also known as Midongy-Betroka National Park. It is located about 34 kilometers away from the town. National parks are important places that protect nature. They help keep plants and animals safe.

How Befotaka is Governed

Befotaka is a "commune," which is like a local government area. It includes the main town and several smaller villages. These villages are part of the Befotaka commune:

Ambohimasoa
Ambondr
Andasy
Andioteny
Andranovory, Befotaka
Andria, Befotaka
Ankazovelo, Befotaka
Bekofafa
Belenalena
Morarano
Soabonaka
Soavariana
Soarano

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