Marohazo
Marohazo | |
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Coordinates: 17°44′S 44°26′E / 17.733°S 44.433°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Melaky |
District | Maintirano |
Elevation | 136 m (446 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Marohazo 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 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 60% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coconuts, maize and cassava.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
17°44′S 44°26′E / 17.733°S 44.433°E