Morarano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Morarano | |
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  Morarano Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°26′S 47°29′E / 19.433°S 47.483°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Ambatolampy |
| Elevation | 1,564 m (5,131 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[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 2008-04-22.
19°26′S 47°29′E / 19.433°S 47.483°E
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