Marofinaritra

Marofinaritra
Marofinaritra

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°2′S 50°7′E / 15.033°S 50.117°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Antalaha
Population (2001)[1]
  Total 14,546
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Marofinaritra is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Marofinaritra was 14,546.[1]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 15°2′S 50°7′E / 15.033°S 50.117°E