Marofangady is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region.
Marofangady | |
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  Marofangady Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°5′E / 19.317°S 47.083°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Arivonimamo |
| Elevation | 1,673 m (5,489 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 3,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Demographics
edit2001 Census
editThe population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Education
editOnly primary schooling is available.
Employment
editThe majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
Agriculture
editThe most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and potatoes.
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
19°19′S 47°5′E / 19.317°S 47.083°E
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