Lakato

Coordinates: 19°11′S 48°26′E / 19.183°S 48.433°E / -19.183; 48.433
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Lakato
Lakato is located in Madagascar
Lakato
Lakato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°11′S 48°26′E / 19.183°S 48.433°E / -19.183; 48.433
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictMoramanga
Elevation672 m (2,205 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total21,609
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
514

Lakato is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was 21,609 in 2018.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and coffee. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[3]

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  3. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.

19°11′S 48°26′E / 19.183°S 48.433°E / -19.183; 48.433