Maroalomainty

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Maroalomainty
Maroalomainty (Madagascar)
Maroalomainty
Maroalomainty
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°10′S 46°12′E / -25.167, 46.2
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation [1] 210 m (689 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 18,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maroalomainty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 37% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% 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: 25°10′S 46°12′E / -25.167, 46.2