Morarano is a town and commune 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 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Morarano
Morarano is located in Madagascar
Morarano
Morarano
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°54′S 47°19′E / 18.900°S 47.317°E / -18.900; 47.317
Country Madagascar
RegionItasy
DistrictArivonimamo
Elevation1,272 m (4,173 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
13,000
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.

18°54′S 47°19′E / 18.900°S 47.317°E / -18.900; 47.317