Miorimivalana
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| Miorimivalana | |
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  Miorimivalana | |
| Coordinates: 17°13′S 49°12′E / 17.217°S 49.200°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Fenerive Est |
| Elevation[1] | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Miorimivalana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee, lychee and rice. Services provide employment for 8% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
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Coordinates: 17°13′S 49°12′E / 17.217°S 49.200°E
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