Marovato, Andapa

For other places with the same name, see Marovato.
Marovato
Marovato

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°38′E / 14.600°S 49.633°E / -14.600; 49.633
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation[1] 505 m (1,657 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 5,747
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°38′E / 14.600°S 49.633°E / -14.600; 49.633


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