Marovatolena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Marovatolena | |
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Coordinates: 15°11′S 47°39′E / 15.183°S 47.650°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Analalava |
Elevation | 211 m (692 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and seeds of catechu. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Road
editThere is an unpaved provincial road from the RN 6 and Anjiamangirana I.
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
15°11′S 47°39′E / 15.183°S 47.650°E