Marosakoa
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Marovoay |
| Elevation[1] | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Marosakoa is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar over the Mozambique Channel. It is approximately 35 kilometres south of Mahajanga. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
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