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Marovoay Location in Madagascar
MarovoayCoordinates: 16°6′40″S 46°38′38″E / 16.11111°S 46.64389°E Country 
MadagascarRegion Boeny District Marovoay Elevation[1] 10 m (33 ft) Population (2001)[2] - Total 65,000 Time zone EAT (UTC3) For other places with the same name, see Marovoay (disambiguation).Marovoay [marʷˈvwaj] is a city and commune (commune urbaine, Malagasy: kaominina) in 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
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
Ambato-Boeni 
Mahajanga Mahajanga II Ambalabe Befanjava · Ambalakida · Andranoboka · Bekobay · Belobaka · Betsako · Boanamary · Mahajamba Usine · MariaranoMarovoay Ambolomoty · Ankaraobato · Ankazomborona · Anosinalainolona · Antanambao Andranolava · Antanimasaka · Bemaharivo · Manaratsandry · Marosakoa · Marovoay · Marovoay Banlieue · TsararanoMitsinjo Soalala Coordinates: 16°06′40″S 46°38′38″E / 16.11111°S 46.64389°E
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