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Faux Cap
Place in Androy, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Faux Cap or Betanty is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiombe, which is a part of the Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
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Faux Cap
Betanty | |
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![]() Faux Cap | |
Coordinates: 25°34′S 45°31′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Androy |
District | Tsiombe |
Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the 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]