Betafo
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo District |
| Elevation | 1,410 m (4,630 ft) |
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| • Total | 31,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Betafo ("many roofs") is a town and urban commune in Vakinankaratra Region, in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. The town had an estimated population of 31,000 in 2001 [1] and is the administrative centre of Betafo District.
Geography
Betafo is situated at an altitude of 1,410 metres (4,630 ft) above sea level, in the central highlands of Madagascar. The town lies along the RN34 national road, 191 km (119 mi) from the country's capital, Antananarivo.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The irrigated rice paddies of the area are emblematic of this technology throughout the Malagasy highlands and were nominated to the Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Madagascar in 1997.[3]
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