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* [[Ihosy_(Marovoay)|Ihosy]]
* [[Ihosy_(Marovoay)|Ihosy]]
* [[Likata_(Marovoay)|Likata]]
* [[Likata_(Marovoay)|Likata]]
* [[Mahatako_(Marovoay)|Mahatako]]
* [[Malkai_(Marovoay)|Malkai]]
* [[Sitamstsetra_(Marovoay)|Sitamstsetra]]
* [[Sitamstsetra_(Marovoay)|Sitamstsetra]]
* [[Toliara_(Special_Administrative_Division)|Toliara]]
* [[Toliara_(Special_Administrative_Division)|Toliara]]

Latest revision as of 09:25, 23 April 2024

Marovoay
Native name:
Marovoa
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Geography
LocationGulf of Lissaq, Allhavn Ocean
ArchipelagoMarovoanise Archipelago
Adjacent bodies of waterAllhavn Ocean, Gulf of Lissaq, Straits of Sypkens, Allessian Gap
Total islands1
Major islandsMarovoay
Area200,333.24 km2 (77,349.10 sq mi)
Area rank6
Length1,015.37 km (630.922 mi)
Width945.97 km (587.799 mi)
Highest elevation2,798 m (9,180 ft)
Highest pointAmbohitra
Administration
Marovoay
ProvincesAmboina, Arihompy, Ihosy, Likata, Mahatako Sitamstsetra, Tranotirano, Tsarafotsy, Varidandy, Vohirara
Special Administrative DivisionsAmbanhina, Toliara
Capital and largest CityToliara
PresidentTsiory Razafimahaleo
Demographics
DemonymMarovoanise
Population11,690,860 (2013)
Pop. density58.357 /km2 (151.144 /sq mi)
LanguagesMarovoanise, Allessian
Additional information
Time zone
  • EST (Etrian Standard Time)

Marovoay, also known as Marovoay, is the central island of Marovoay. One of the four Greater Marovoanise Islands, and the world's 6th-largest island, it is situated east of the Allessian Peninsula, west of the Ijsselsee Chain, and south of the Ardentian Mainland. Within Marovoay, no island is larger or more populous.

The landmass of Marovoay includes two peninsulas: the eastern Vindara Arm and the Tomini Peninsula. The Bay of Katra is the densest populated area of Marovoay, and is the site of the capital, Toliara and the Bay Islands. The Strait of Allessia runs along the western side of the island and separates the island from Allessia.