Faux Cap

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Faux Cap
Faux Cap (Madagascar)
Faux Cap
Faux Cap
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°34′S 45°31′E / -25.567, 45.517
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Tsiombe
Elevation [1] 23 m (75 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 16,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Faux Cap is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiombe, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. 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% and 36% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatos 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]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
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 Communes in Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 25°34′S 45°31′E / -25.567, 45.517