Marovato, Tsiombe
For other places with the same name, see Marovato.
| Marovato | |
|---|---|
  Marovato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°32′S 45°16′E / 25.533°S 45.267°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Tsiombe |
| Elevation[1] | 199 m (653 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Marovato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 40% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and lentils, while other important agricultural products are beans and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Coordinates: 25°32′S 45°16′E / 25.533°S 45.267°E
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