Marovato, Andapa
Marovato | |
|---|---|
  Marovato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°38′E / 14.600°S 49.633°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Andapa |
| Elevation | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,747 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Marovato is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Marovato was 5,747.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98.5% of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are peanut and beans. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
14°36′S 49°38′E / 14.600°S 49.633°E
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