Madirovalo
Madirovalo is a rural municipality 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.[2]
Madirovalo | |
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Madirovalo Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 16°26′S 46°32′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
District | Ambato-Boeni |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 66,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 403 |
Madirovalo has a riverine harbour on the Betsiboka River.
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
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- "Madirovalo - Madagascar - World Airport Codes".