Maromiandra, Toliara II

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Maromiandra
Maromiandra (Madagascar)
Maromiandra
Maromiandra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°16′S 43°42′E / -23.267, 43.7
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Toliara II
Elevation [1] 23 m (75 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maromiandra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are sugarcane, cassava and sweet potatos. Industry and services provide employment for 0.85% and 1.15% 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 2008-03-13.
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 Communes in Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ampanihy
Ankazoabo
Benenitra
Beroroha
Betioky Sud
Morombe
Sakaraha
Toliara I
Toliara II

Coordinates: 23°16′S 43°42′E / -23.267, 43.7

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