Befody

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]

Befody
Befody Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°46′S 47°56′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District	Nosy Varika
Elevation [1]	466 m (1,529 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	12,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

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]