Morafeno | |
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MorafenoLocation in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 15°29′S 48°12′E / 15.483°S 48.200°E / -15.483; 48.200 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Befandriana-Nord |
Elevation | 201 m (659 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 21,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Morafeno is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava.
References
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
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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 |
15°29′S 48°12′E / 15.483°S 48.200°E / -15.483; 48.200
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