Marovoay Banlieue
Marovoay Banlieue | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 15°59′S 46°36′E / 15.983°S 46.600°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Marovoay |
| Area | |
• Total | 412 km2 (159 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 416 |
Marovoay Banlieue is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 11% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.