Marosakoa is a municipality in western Madagascar over the Mozambique Channel. It is approximately 35 kilometres south of Mahajanga. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Marosakoa | |
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  Marosakoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°14′S 46°50′E / 16.233°S 46.833°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Marovoay |
| Elevation | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
Roads
editMarosakoa is situated at the National road No. 4, south from Mahajanga.
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
16°14′S 46°50′E / 16.233°S 46.833°E
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