Morarano, Arivonimamo

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Morarano
Morarano (Madagascar)
Morarano
Morarano
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°54′S 47°19′E / -18.9, 47.317
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Itasy
District Arivonimamo
Elevation [1] 1,272 m (4,173 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Morarano 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 13,000 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 maize, cassava and tomato. 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 2008-04-23.

Coordinates: 18°54′S 47°19′E / -18.9, 47.317