Masoarivo, Antsalova

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Masoarivo
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Masoarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°2′S44°20′E / 19.033°S 44.333°E / -19.033; 44.333
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Melaky
District Antsalova
Area
[1]
 • Total957.71 km2 (369.77 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001) [3]
 • Total8,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
406

Masoarivo is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of the region of Melaky. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census. [3]

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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 maize, cassava and bananas. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population. [3]

Geography

This municipality borders to Trangahy in the West, to Antsalova in the North, and to the Mozambique Channel in the West. It is located at 120 km from Antsalova. [4]

It has a small harbour.

The National Road No.8 crosses the municipality, though it is practicable only in the dry season.

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References

  1. ↑ cepf.net
  2. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  4. ↑ Worldbank.org

Coordinates: 19°2′S44°20′E / 19.033°S 44.333°E / -19.033; 44.333


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