Lakato

Lakato
Lakato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°11′S 48°26′E / 19.183°S 48.433°E / -19.183; 48.433
Country  Madagascar
Region Alaotra-Mangoro
District Moramanga
Elevation[1] 672 m (2,205 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 15,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Lakato is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and coffee. Services provide employment for 15% 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 2008-03-24.

Coordinates: 19°11′S 48°26′E / 19.183°S 48.433°E / -19.183; 48.433


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