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Place in Bongolava, Madagascar
Morarano Marotampona Maritampona
Morarano Marotampona is located in MadagascarMorarano MarotamponaMorarano MarotamponaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.600°E / -18.783; 46.600
Country Madagascar
RegionBongolava
DistrictFenoarivobe
Elevation1,003 m (3,291 ft)
Population
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
  3. Monographie Region Bongolava
Madagascar Communes in the Bongolava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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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