Belaoka Marovato

Belaoka Marovato
Belaoka Marovato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°36′E / 14.600°S 49.600°E / -14.600; 49.600
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation[1] 517 m (1,696 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 8,463
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Belaoka Marovato is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. 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]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°36′E / 14.600°S 49.600°E / -14.600; 49.600


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