Marovoay

Marovoay (Malagasy pronunciation: [marʷˈvwaj]) is an urban municipality in north-western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 65,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

For other places with the same name, see Marovoay (disambiguation).
Marovoay
Marovoay is located in Madagascar
Marovoay
Marovoay
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°6′40″S 46°38′38″E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMarovoay
Elevation
[1]
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total65,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
416

Marovoay has a riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2] Marovoay is situated at 41 km from the Ankarafantsika National Park.

The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 24% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 4% of the population.[2]

Rivers

The main river is the Betsiboka River.

Roads

The town is situated at the National road 4 to Mahajanga. Also the National road 8b crosses the municipality but this is in a very bad state of conservation.[3]

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  3. Marovoay Banlieu


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