| Marovato | |
|---|---|
  MarovatoLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°28′S 48°25′E / 16.467°S 48.417°E / -16.467; 48.417 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Andilamena |
| Elevation | 673 m (2,208 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Marovato is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 29% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
| Communes in the Alaotra-Mangoro Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Ambatondrazaka | ||
| Ambatondrazaka (21) |  | |
| Amparafaravola (21) | ||
| Andilamena (8) | ||
| Anosibe An'ala (11) | ||
| Moramanga (22) | ||
| 5 districts; 82 communes | ||
16°28′S 48°25′E / 16.467°S 48.417°E / -16.467; 48.417
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