Maromby

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Maromby
Maromby (Madagascar)
Maromby
Maromby
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°21′S 46°34′E / -24.35, 46.567
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Amboasary Sud
Elevation [1] 338 m (1,109 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maromby is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% 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 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 24°21′S 46°34′E / -24.35, 46.567