Country Madagascar District Marovoay Elevation 10 m | Region Boeny Time zone EAT (UTC3) Local time Monday 5:17 PM | |
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Weather 28°C, Wind NW at 10 km/h, 91% Humidity | ||
Marovoay [marʷˈvwaj] is a city and commune (commune urbaine, Malagasy: kaominina) 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.
Map of Marovoay, Madagascar
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.
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.