Marofototra

Marofototra
Marofototra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates:
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Mananjary
Elevation[1] 79 m (259 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Marofototra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and coffee. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03.