Morafeno, Arivonimamo

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Morafeno
Morafeno (Madagascar)
Morafeno
Morafeno
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°5′S 47°6′E / -19.083, 47.1
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Itasy
District Arivonimamo
Elevation [1] 1,536 m (5,039 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Morafeno is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and potatos. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-04-23.
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 Communes in Itasy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Arivonimamo
Miarinarivo
Soavinandriana

Coordinates: 19°5′S 47°6′E / -19.083, 47.1

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