Morafeno is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Morafeno | |
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Coordinates: 19°5′S 47°6′E / 19.083°S 47.100°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Itasy |
District | Arivonimamo |
Elevation | 1,536 m (5,039 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 112 |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
Geography
editMorafeno is linked to Arivonimamo by an Provincial road of 20 km that had to be renovated by its citizens to be practicable.[3]
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ Action communautaire: 20 km de route rehabilitées
19°5′S 47°6′E / 19.083°S 47.100°E