Masoarivo, Antsalova
Masoarivo | |
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Masoarivo Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 19°2′S 44°20′E / 19.033°S 44.333°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Melaky |
District | Antsalova |
Elevation[1] | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Masoarivo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Masoarivo is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 54% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 23% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coconuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
Coordinates: 19°2′S 44°20′E / 19.033°S 44.333°E