Namorona
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Namorona | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Province | Fianarantsoa |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Mananjary |
Elevation [1] | 8 m (26 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
- Total | 25,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Namorona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% 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 2008-05-03.