Marovato is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Marovato was 16,130.[2]
Marovato | |
|---|---|
  Marovato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°54′S 48°44′E / 13.900°S 48.733°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambanja |
| Elevation | 844 m (2,769 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 16,130 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are cocoa and rice. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-02-13.
13°54′S 48°44′E / 13.900°S 48.733°E
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