Madirovalo

Coordinates: 16°26′S 46°32′E / 16.433°S 46.533°E / -16.433; 46.533
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Madirovalo
Madirovalo is located in Madagascar
Madirovalo
Madirovalo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°26′S 46°32′E / 16.433°S 46.533°E / -16.433; 46.533
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictAmbato-Boeni
Elevation12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total66,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
403

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 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[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  3. ^ "Madirovalo - Madagascar - World Airport Codes".

16°26′S 46°32′E / 16.433°S 46.533°E / -16.433; 46.533