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Tameantsoa is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize, sweet potatos and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
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Coordinates: 23°32′S 44°18′E / -23.533, 44.3
Madagascar
