Betafo
Betafo | |
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fields near Betafo | |
| Coordinates: 19°50′24″S 46°51′18″E / 19.84000°S 46.85500°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo District |
| Elevation | 1,410 m (4,630 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 34,336 |
| • Ethnics | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 113 |
Betafo ("many roofs") is a town and urban municipality in Vakinankaratra Region in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It is surrounded by volcanic peaks and is situated 22 km from Antsirabe. It is a typical Merina town in the Central Highlands.
The town had an estimated population of 34,336 in 2018 and is the administrative centre of Betafo District.