Marotolana, Ambanja
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Marotolana | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Province | Antsiranana |
Region | Diana |
District | Ambanja |
Elevation [1] | 143 m (469 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
- Total | 10,538 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
For other places with the same name, see Marotolana (disambiguation).
Marotolana is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Marotolana was 10,538.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99 % of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cocoa and pepper. Services provide employment for 1 % of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
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