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.[2]
Morarano Marotampona
Maritampona | |
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  Morarano Marotampona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.600°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Fenoarivobe |
| Elevation | 1,003 m (3,291 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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.[2]
The commune has 16 fokontany (villages).[3]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- ^ Monographie Region Bongolava
18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.600°E
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