Faux Cap

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]

Faux Cap

Betanty
Faux Cap
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°34′S 45°31′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictTsiombe
Elevation23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total16,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.


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