Marofangady

Marofangady is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region.

Marofangady
Marofangady
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°5′E
Country Madagascar
RegionItasy
DistrictArivonimamo
Elevation1,673 m (5,489 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total3,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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

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


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