Beteza | |
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Coordinates: 24°27′S 45°7′E / 24.450°S 45.117°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Androy |
District | Bekily |
Elevation | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Beteza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 19.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize and rice. Services employ 0.5% of the population.[2]
Capital: Ambovombe-Androy | ||
Ambovombe (21) (604) | ||
Bekily (20) (607) |
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Beloha (8) (609) | ||
Tsiombe (7) (621) |
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proposed Antanimora Sud (9) (604) |
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4 districts; 56 communes |
24°27′S 45°7′E / 24.450°S 45.117°E