Maropaika

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Maropaika
Maropaika (Madagascar)
Maropaika
Maropaika
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°42′S 46°59′E / -22.7, 46.983
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Ihorombe
District Ivohibe
Elevation [1] 603 m (1,978 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maropaika is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ivohibe, which is a part of Ihorombe Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Maropaika has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 56% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% 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 2008-05-01.
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Coordinates: 22°42′S 46°59′E / -22.7, 46.983