Marofototra

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Marofototra
Marofototra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°52′S 48°10′E / 20.867°S 48.167°E / -20.867; 48.167
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 the 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education is available in town. 98% of the commune's population is engaged in farming. 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. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03. 

Coordinates: 20°52′S 48°10′E / 20.867°S 48.167°E / -20.867; 48.167


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