Maroalopoty

Maroalopoty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Maroalopoty
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictAmbovombe
Population
 (2001)[1]
  Total16,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are other peas, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.


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