Maromby is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Maromby | |
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  Maromby Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°21′S 46°34′E / 24.350°S 46.567°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Amboasary Sud |
| Elevation | 338 m (1,109 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
24°21′S 46°34′E / 24.350°S 46.567°E
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