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For other places with the same name, see Marovato (disambiguation).
| Marovato | |
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 Marovato
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| Coordinates: 25°32′S 45°16′E / 25.533°S 45.267°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Tsiombe |
| Elevation[1] | 199 m (653 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Marovato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 40% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and lentils, while other important agricultural products are beans and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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Coordinates: 25°32′S 45°16′E / 25.533°S 45.267°E
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