Maromitety

Maromitety is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vavatenina, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Maromitety
Maromitety
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°29′S 49°17′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictVavatenina
Elevation177 m (581 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total18,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 4% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.


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