Maritampona

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Maritampona
Maritampona (Madagascar)
Maritampona
Maritampona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°47′S 46°36′E / -18.783, 46.6
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Bongolava
District Fenoarivobe
Elevation [1] 1,003 m (3,291 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maritampona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenoarivobe, which is a part of Bongolava Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-02.

Coordinates: 18°47′S 46°36′E / -18.783, 46.6