Lakato

Lakato is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was 21,609 in 2018.

Lakato
Lakato is located in Madagascar
Lakato
Lakato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°11′S 48°26′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictMoramanga
Elevation
[1]
672 m (2,205 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total21,609
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
514

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and coffee. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[3]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.

19°11′S 48°26′E


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