Marotandrano is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Marotandrano | |
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  Marotandrano Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°10′S 48°50′E / 16.167°S 48.833°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mandritsara |
| Elevation | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana, wheat, coffee and barley. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
Transport
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edit- Marotandrano Reserve is at 10 km from Marotandrano.
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
16°10′S 48°50′E / 16.167°S 48.833°E
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