Marovoay (Island)

Marovoay

Native name: Marovoa
Geography
Location	Gulf of Lissaq, Allhavn Ocean
Archipelago	Marovoanise Archipelago
Adjacent bodies of water	Allhavn Ocean, Gulf of Lissaq, Straits of Sypkens, Allessian Gap
Total islands	1
Major islands	Marovoay
Area	200,333.24 km2 (77,349.10 sq mi)
Area rank	6
Length	1,015.37 km (630.922 mi)
Width	945.97 km (587.799 mi)
Highest elevation	2,798 m (9,180 ft)
Highest point	Ambohitra
Administration
Marovoay
Provinces	Amboina, Arihompy, Ihosy, Likata, Mahatako Sitamstsetra, Tranotirano, Tsarafotsy, Varidandy, Vohirara
Special Administrative Divisions	Ambanhina, Toliara
Capital and largest City	Toliara
President	Tsiory Razafimahaleo
Demographics
Demonym	Marovoanise
Population	11,690,860 (2013)
Pop. density	58.357 /km2 (151.144 /sq mi)
Languages	Marovoanise, 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.