Madirovalo

Madirovalo
Madirovalo Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°26′S46°32′E / 16.433°S 46.533°E / -16.433; 46.533
Country	Madagascar
Region	Boeny
District	Ambato-Boeni
Elevation [1]	12 m (39 ft)
Population  (2001) [2]
• Total	66,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	403

Madirovalo is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 66,000 in 2001. ^[2]

Madirovalo has a riverine harbour on the Betsiboka River.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. ^{[2] [3]}

The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population. ^[2]

References

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
3. "Madirovalo - Madagascar - World Airport Codes".

16°26′S46°32′E / 16.433°S 46.533°E / -16.433; 46.533