Sahafatra
Safatra | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 129,000 [1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Madagascar | |
| Languages | |
| Sahafatra | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional beliefs Christianity |
The Sahafatra, also known as Safatra, are an ethnic group of Madagascar inhabiting the mountainous part of Atsimo Atsinanana region.[2]
Location
[edit]The Sahafatra are found mostly in the district of Vondrozo south of Farafangana.
Recognition
[edit]The Sahafatra like the Masikoro and the Vorimo aren't included in the 18 officially recognized tribes of Madagascar despite being a full-fledged ethnic group. They are considered as part of Tanala, Antesaka or Bara.
History
[edit]A letter from De Faye in 1668 mentioned the Sahafatra in a conflict between them and the Antesaka.[3]
Sahafatra was one of the malagasy tribes independent from Hova rule[4]
They took part in the 1904-1905 revolt against French colonists.
References
[edit]- ^ Joshua Project. "Sahafatra in Madagascar." JoshuaProject.net. Accessed April 30, 2025. https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14637/MA
- ^ Didot, Firmin. Encyclopédie moderne: Dictionnaire abrégé des sciences, des lettres, des arts, de l'industrie, de l'agriculture et du commerce, pp. 777–778. 1852.
- ^ Grandidier, Alfred. Histoire physique, naturelle et politique de Madagascar, vol. 4, tome premier, p. 194.
- ^ Deschamps, Hubert. Histoire de Madagascar... (4e éd. revue et complétée). Paris: Berger-Levrault, p. 201, 1972.