Madiromirafy | |
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Madiromirafy Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 16°50′S 46°50′E / 16.833°S 46.833°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Maevatanana |
Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Madiromirafy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize and tobacco. Additionally fishing employs 6% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
16°50′S 46°50′E / 16.833°S 46.833°E
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