Marovato, Boriziny
Place in Sofia, Madagascar
15°54′S 48°3′E / 15.900°S 48.050°E / -15.900; 48.050
Madagascar[1]
(2001)[2]
Marovato is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Rivers
Marovato lies at the Anjobony river.
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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Capital: Antsohihy
(Port-Bergé) (419)
- Ambanjabe
- Ambodimahabibo
- Ambodisakoana
- Ambodivongo
- Amparihy
- Andranomeva
- Boriziny (Port-Bergé)
- Boriziny II
- Leanja
- Maevaranohely
- Marovato
- Tsarahasina
- Tsaratanana
- Tsiningia
- Tsinjomitondraka
7 districts; 91 communes
15°54′S 48°3′E / 15.900°S 48.050°E / -15.900; 48.050
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