Madirovalo
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| Madirovalo | |
  Madirovalo
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Ambato-Boeni |
| Elevation [1] | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 66,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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 in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 66,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
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]
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 potatos. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
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