Belaoka Marovato

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Belaoka Marovato
Belaoka Marovato (Madagascar)
Belaoka Marovato
Belaoka Marovato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°36′E / -14.6, 49.6
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation [1] 517 m (1,696 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,463
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Belaoka Marovato is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Belaoka Marovato was 8,463.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.5 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are pineapple, coffee and vanilla. Services provide employment for 0.5 % of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°36′E / -14.6, 49.6