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Place in Sofia, Madagascar
Marotandrano
Marotandrano is located in MadagascarMarotandranoMarotandranoLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°10′S 48°50′E / 16.167°S 48.833°E / -16.167; 48.833
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictMandritsara
Elevation464 m (1,522 ft)
Population
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Marotandrano is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana, wheat, coffee and barley. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.

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References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
Madagascar Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsohihy
Analalava (11) (407)
Antsohihy (12) (407)
Bealanana (13) (407)
Befandriana-Nord (12) (409)
Boriziny (15)
(Port-Bergé) (419)
Mampikony (6) (414)
Mandritsara (22) (415)
7 districts; 91 communes

16°10′S 48°50′E / 16.167°S 48.833°E / -16.167; 48.833


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