Moramanga Suburbaine

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Moramanga Suburbaine
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina
Region Alaotra-Mangoro
District Moramanga
Population (2001)[1]
 - Total 17,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Moramanga Suburbaine is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Moramanga Suburbaine is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 10% of the population.[1]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-24.