Mosorolava or Misorolava is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Mosorolava was 7,362.[2]
Mosorolava | |
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  Mosorolava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 12°44′S 48°58′E / 12.733°S 48.967°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,362 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 98% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana and maize. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[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 2008-02-13.
12°44′S 48°58′E / 12.733°S 48.967°E
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