Marovoay

For other places with the same name, see Marovoay (disambiguation).

Marovoay
Marovoay Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°6′40″S 46°38′38″E / 16.11111°S 46.64389°E / -16.11111; 46.64389
Country	Madagascar
Region	Boeny
District	Marovoay
Elevation^[1]	10 m (30 ft)
Population (2001)^[2]
• Total	65,000
Time zone	EAT (UTC3)

Marovoay [marʷˈvwaj] is a city and commune (commune urbaine, Malagasy: kaominina) in north-western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 65,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Marovoay has a riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.^[2]

The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 24% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 4% of the population.^[2]

References and notes

↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
1 2 3 4 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.

Communes in the Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar

Ambato-Boeni	Ambato Ambarimay Ambondromamy Andranofasika Andranomamy Anjiajia Ankijabe Ankirihitra Madirovalo Manerinerina Sitampiky Tsaramandroso

Mahajanga	Mahajanga

Mahajanga II	Ambalabe Befanjava Ambalakida Andranoboka Bekobay Belobaka Betsako Boanamary Mahajamba Usine Mariarano

Marovoay	Ambolomoty Ankaraobato Ankazomborona Anosinalainolona Antanambao Andranolava Antanimasaka Bemaharivo Manaratsandry Marosakoa Marovoay Marovoay Banlieue Tsararano

Mitsinjo	Ambarimaninga Antongomena Bevary Antseza Bekipay Katsepy Matsakabanja Mitsinjo

Soalala	Ambohipaky Andranomavo Soalala

Coordinates: 16°06′40″S 46°38′38″E / 16.11111°S 46.64389°E / -16.11111; 46.64389

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