Marotolana, Ambanja

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Marotolana
Marotolana (Madagascar)
Marotolana
Marotolana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°1′S 48°37′E / -14.017, 48.617
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Diana
District Ambanja
Elevation [1] 143 m (469 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,538
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-13.

Coordinates: 14°1′S 48°37′E / -14.017, 48.617