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Masoarivo
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| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
| Elevation[1] | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Masoarivo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and chickpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]
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