Maromiandra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001.[3]
Maromiandra | |
|---|---|
  Maromiandra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°16′S 43°42′E / 23.267°S 43.700°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Edson |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 602 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are sugarcane, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.85% and 1.15% of the population, respectively.[3]
In 2007 only 9.8% if the children had been scolarized.[4]
References
edit- ^ Base Toliara
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Analyse écogéographique de la végétation sectorielle du Fiherenana - Nourddine MIRHANI, 2007. Université de Toliara
23°16′S 43°42′E / 23.267°S 43.700°E
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