Location & Surroundings
Befoza is a settlement in Analanjirofo, Madagascar, at 349 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ambodimanga II, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Antananarivo is about 260 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sainte-Marie Aerodrome, 63 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
17° 13' 0" S, 49° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 349 m
- Timezone Indian/Antananarivo
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 388 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Ariary (MGA)
- Phone Prefix +261
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:45
- Sunrise 05:08
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Befoza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Befoza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 28.0 | 3.2 | 97 | 58 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 276 | 98 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 127.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 0.4 | 321 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.7 | 131 | 68 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 135.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.3 | 102 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 866.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 0.5 | 77 | 93 | 1,019.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 124.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 0.6 | 260 | 96 | 1,017.4 | 0.26 / 0.39 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 2.2 | 132 | 56 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 58 | 237.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 3.4 | 103 | 53 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 910.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 0.1 | 53 | 90 | 1,020.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 99 | 124.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 125 | 99 | 1,018.8 | 1.96 / 2.08 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 108 | 86 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 36 | 160.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.9 | 3.1 | 100 | 58 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 25 | 842.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Befoza?
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 866 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 Befoza today?
Sunrise around 05:08 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Befoza?
Local time is 21:45. Time zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Befoza?
Befoza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Befoza?
DEM 349 m.
Where is Befoza located?
It is at -17.21667, 49.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Befoza in?
It is in Madagascar.