Maromavo

Place in Melaky, Madagascar
17°34′S 44°18′E / 17.567°S 44.300°E / -17.567; 44.300Country MadagascarRegionMelakyDistrictMaintiranoElevation
[1]
55 m (180 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total3,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Maromavo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, wheat, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.

17°34′S 44°18′E / 17.567°S 44.300°E / -17.567; 44.300


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