Marovato, Tsiombe

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]

Marovato
Marovato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°32′S 45°16′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictTsiombe
Elevation199 m (653 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.


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