| Tameantsoa | |
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Tameantsoa
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| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Betioky |
| Elevation[1] | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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. 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 potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
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