Coordinates: 13°54′S 48°44′E / 13.900°S 48.733°E / -13.900; 48.733

Marovato, Ambanja

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Marovato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°54′S 48°44′E / 13.900°S 48.733°E / -13.900; 48.733
CountryFile:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbanja
Elevation844 m (2,769 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
16,130
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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] 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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.

13°54′S 48°44′E / 13.900°S 48.733°E / -13.900; 48.733