Marolinta

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Marolinta
Marolinta (Madagascar)
Marolinta
Marolinta
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°6′S 44°37′E / -25.1, 44.617
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Beloha
Elevation [1] 53 m (174 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Marolinta is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beloha, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara 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 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatos and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 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.
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 Communes in Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 25°6′S 44°37′E / -25.1, 44.617