Current Date And Time In Befandriana, Madagascar
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:39:04 EAT
State: Sofia
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 18,596
District: Befandriana Nord
Explore the interactive satellite map of Befandriana, a city in Sofia, Madagascar, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Befandriana — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Befandriana.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Madagascar operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.2567° S | 48.5425° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -15.2567 | 48.5425 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 15' 24" S | 48° 32' 33" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 15.402' S | 48° 32.5494' E |
| City | Befandriana |
| State | Sofia (Faritra Ihorombe) |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Befandriana Nord |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 18,596 |
| Elevation | 280 m / 919 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -15.2567, 48.5425 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Befandriana to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Sofia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antsohihy | Sofia | NW | 73 km | 45 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Mandritsara | Sofia | SE | 73 km | 46 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Bealanana | Sofia | N | 82 km | 51 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 View |
| Antsirabe Afovoany | Sofia | SE | 89 km | 56 mi | ~1h 29m | 🗺 View |
| Marovantaza | Sofia | W | 95 km | 59 mi | ~1h 35m | 🗺 View |
| Marovatolena | Sofia | W | 96 km | 60 mi | ~1h 36m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Sofia, the home state of Befandriana, along with each city's aerial distance from Antsohihy, Sofia's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antsohihy | -14.8796° S | 47.9875° E | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maromandia | -14.2167° S | 48.0833° E | 48 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bealanana | -14.5433° S | 48.7498° E | 1,097 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mampikony | -16.092° S | 47.647° E | 64 m | 140 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boriziny | -15.55° S | 47.6667° E | 22 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Antsirabe Afovoany | -15.95° S | 48.9667° E | 359 m | 159 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marovantaza | -15.3833° S | 47.6667° E | 44 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Analalava | -14.6333° S | 47.75° E | 20 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marovatolena | -15.1833° S | 47.65° E | 197 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mandritsara | -15.8574° S | 48.8282° E | 307 m | 141 km | 🗺 View Map |
Maroantsetra Airport IATA: WMN 125 km (77 mi) from Befandriana |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Boriziny |
| 🗺 Map of Analalava |
| 🗺 Map of Maromandia |
| 🗺 Map of Mampikony |
The exact GPS location of Befandriana gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sofia. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Sofia state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Befandriana are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Befandriana lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Madagascar map
Befandriana sits within Sofia, Madagascar, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Befandriana for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Sofia. › Browse every city in Sofia
Coordinates for Befandriana in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Madagascar. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Befandriana are latitude -15.2567° and longitude 48.5425°. In directional format: 15.2567° S, 48.5425° E. These coordinates mark the center of Befandriana in Sofia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Befandriana is a city in Sofia, Madagascar, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Befandriana Nord. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Befandriana sits at: Latitude 15° 15' 24" S and Longitude 48° 32' 33" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Befandriana has a population of approximately 18,596 people. This is roughly 3.678% of Sofia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sofia.
The interactive satellite map of Befandriana is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -15.2567, 48.5425 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Befandriana in Sofia. For broader context, explore the Sofia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Befandriana is Maroantsetra Airport (WMN), roughly 125 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Befandriana is approximately 73 km (45 mi) from Antsohihy, the capital of Sofia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sofia.
Befandriana sits at an elevation of approximately 280 meters (919 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sofia.
The closest cities to Befandriana include Antsohihy, Mandritsara, Bealanana. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Befandriana, sunrise is at 06:02 AM and sunset is at 05:38 PM, giving a day length of 11h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Befandriana's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Befandriana is approximately 1,698 km (1,055 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,213 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Befandriana — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to El Morro, Mexico, roughly 2,198 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Befandriana is approximately 418 km (259 mi) S of Antananarivo, the national capital of Madagascar, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.