Lakato

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Lakato
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Lakato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°11′S48°26′E / 19.183°S 48.433°E / -19.183; 48.433
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Alaotra-Mangoro
District Moramanga
Elevation
[1]
672 m (2,205 ft)
Population
 (2018) [2]
  Total
21,609
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
514

Lakato is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was 21,609 in 2018.

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. [3]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.

19°11′S48°26′E / 19.183°S 48.433°E / -19.183; 48.433