Marosangy

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Marosangy
Marosangy (Madagascar)
Marosangy
Marosangy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°0′S 48°18′E / -21, 48.3
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Mananjary
Elevation [1] 64 m (210 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 17,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Marosangy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°0′S 48°18′E / -21, 48.3