Marofarihy

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Marofarihy
Marofarihy (Madagascar)
Marofarihy
Marofarihy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°2′S 48°0′E / -22.033, 48
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation [1] m (13 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Marofarihy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 46.5% and 46.5% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and lychee. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 4% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 22°2′S 48°0′E / -22.033, 48