Maromiandra, Ikongo

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Maromiandra
Maromiandra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°41′S 47°31′E / 21.683°S 47.517°E / -21.683; 47.517
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Ikongo
Elevation[1] 252 m (827 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maromiandra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% 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: 21°41′S 47°31′E / 21.683°S 47.517°E / -21.683; 47.517


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