Maroala
| Maroala | |
|---|---|
  Maroala Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°23′S 47°59′E / 15.383°S 47.983°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Antsohihy |
| Elevation[1] | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Maroala is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and onions. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% of the population.[2]
Geography
Maroala is situated at the Sofia River.
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 2008-02-29.
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Coordinates: 15°23′S 47°59′E / 15.383°S 47.983°E