Maroarivo Ankazomanga is a rural municipality in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. It is situated 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Betioky.[3]

Maroarivo Ankazomanga
Maroarivo Ankazomanga is located in Madagascar
Maroarivo Ankazomanga
Maroarivo Ankazomanga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°29′S 44°08′E / 23.483°S 44.133°E / -23.483; 44.133
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBetioky
Population
 • Total
23,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
612

This is one of the driest and poorest regions of Madagascar. The main causes of mortality are: Malaria, diarrhea and respiratory diseases followed by tuberculosis.[4]

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