Saromaona

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Saromaona
Saromaona (Madagascar)
Saromaona
Saromaona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°9′S 49°19′E / -16.15, 49.317
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina
Region Analanjirofo
District Mananara Nord
Elevation [1] 669 m (2,195 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Saromaona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananara Nord, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and vanilla. Services provide employment for 3% 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 2008-03-07.
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 Communes in Analanjirofo Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Fenerive Est
Mananara Nord
Maroantsetra
Sainte Marie
Soanierana Ivongo
Vavatenina

Coordinates: 16°9′S 49°19′E / -16.15, 49.317

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