Masoarivo, Antsalova
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Masoarivo | |
|---|---|
  Masoarivo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°2′S 44°20′E / 19.033°S 44.333°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Antsalova |
| Area | |
• Total | 957.71 km2 (369.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| 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]
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]
