Befandriana Sud

22°6′S 43°53′E / 22.100°S 43.883°E / -22.100; 43.883Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AndrefanaDistrictMorombeElevation145 m (476 ft)Population • Total19,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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]

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

The commune is crossed by the RN9 from Toliara (Tulear) to Mandabe.

See also

• Befandriana Nord

References and notes

22°6′S 43°53′E / 22.100°S 43.883°E / -22.100; 43.883