Betafo

Province

Betafo is a Malagasy town in the same district, region Vakinankaratra, Antananarivo province. Its population in 2001 was 31,000.

Geography

Betafo is 22 km from the city of Antsirabe on the Route Nationale to Morondava. The area is dominated by volcanic hills.

Economy

The region around Betafo is rich in minerals, including Tourmaline, Phenakit, Liddicoatit Ferrocolumbit and Manganotantalit. The name of the mineral Betafit was derived from the name of the city.

Attractions

  • The lake Tata Marina, about 1 km north of the city,
  • The waterfall of Antafofo with a height of 20 m,
  • The Baths of Betafo approximately 3 km north of the city

Religion

From 1913 to 1921 Betafo seat of the diocese Antsirabé. The first Lutheran Church of Madagascar was built here by Norwegian missionaries.

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