Location & Surroundings
Befotaka is a settlement in Boeny, Madagascar, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sitampiky, 7 km to the south. The national capital Antananarivo is about 300 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Amborovy Airport, about 105 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 36' 0" S, 46° 6' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 142 m
- Timezone Indian/Antananarivo
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Ariary (MGA)
- Phone Prefix +261
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:58
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Befotaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Befotaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 30.1 | 2.2 | 120 | 41 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 2.2 | 58 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 939.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 3.2 | 305 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 137.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 51 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 2.4 | 44 | 45 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 226.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.5 | 1.6 | 353 | 22 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 943.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 4.3 | 275 | 71 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 150.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 327 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.3 | 1.6 | 53 | 46 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 225.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.2 | 2.5 | 323 | 24 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 935.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 4.2 | 278 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 130.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 324 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.5 | 1.9 | 21 | 48 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 223.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Befotaka?
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Befotaka today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Befotaka?
Local time is 18:58. Time zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Befotaka?
Befotaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Befotaka?
DEM 142 m.
Where is Befotaka located?
It is at -16.60000, 46.10000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Befotaka in?
It is in Madagascar.