Lakato
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Lakato | |
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  Lakato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°11′S 48°26′E / 19.183°S 48.433°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Elevation | 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]
