Faux Cap
Appearance
Faux Cap
Betanty | |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Androy |
District | Tsiombe |
Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Faux Cap or Betanty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 36% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 26% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
25°34′S 45°31′E / 25.567°S 45.517°E