Marovato Befeno
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| Marovato Befeno | |
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 Marovato Befeno
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| Coordinates: 25°8′S 45°41′E / 25.133°S 45.683°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Ambovombe |
| Elevation[1] | 211 m (692 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 60,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Marovato Befeno is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 60,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 28% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize, cowpeas and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 2% 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°8′S 45°41′E / 25.133°S 45.683°E
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