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Maroambiny or Maroambihy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 93% of the population in the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, cloves and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 5% of the population, respectively.[2]
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Coordinates: 14°28′S 49°46′E / -14.467, 49.767