Maromokotra

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Maromokotra
Maromokotra (Madagascar)
Maromokotra
Maromokotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°57′S 49°34′E / -12.95, 49.567
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Vohemar
Elevation [1] 172 m (564 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maromokotra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana, maize and seeds of catechu. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-02-27.
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 Communes in Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Andapa
Antalaha
Sambava
Vohemar

Coordinates: 12°57′S 49°34′E / -12.95, 49.567

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