Madirovalo

Madirovalo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 66,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Madirovalo
Madirovalo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°26′S 46°32′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictAmbato-Boeni
Elevation
[1]
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total66,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Madirovalo has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2][3]

The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% 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 2008-03-02.
  3. "Madirovalo - Madagascar - World Airport Codes".


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