Marofangady | |
|---|---|
  Marofangady Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°5′E / 19.317°S 47.083°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Arivonimamo |
| Elevation | 1,673 m (5,489 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Marofangady is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region.
Demographics
2001 Census
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Education
Only primary schooling is available.
Employment
The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
Agriculture
The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and potatoes.
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
Capital: Miarinarivo | ||
| Arivonimamo (22) - 112 |  | |
| Miarinarivo (12) - 117 | ||
| Soavinandriana (15) - 118 | ||
3 districts; 49 communes | ||
19°19′S 47°5′E / 19.317°S 47.083°E
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