Morarano Marotampona Maritampona | |
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Morarano MarotamponaLocation in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.600°E / -18.783; 46.600 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Bongolava |
District | Fenoarivobe |
Elevation | 1,003 m (3,291 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 11,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Morarano Marotampona (other name: Maritampona) is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenoarivobe, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.
The commune has 16 fokontany (villages).
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- Monographie Region Bongolava
Communes in the Bongolava Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
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Capital: Tsiroanomandidy | ||
Fenoarivobe (8) - 115 | ||
Tsiroanomandidy (16) - 119 | ||
2 districts; 25 communes |
18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.600°E / -18.783; 46.600
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