Marogaona
| Marogaona | |
|---|---|
  Marogaona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°11′S 49°53′E / 14.183°S 49.883°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Sambava |
| Elevation[1] | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Marogaona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99% of the population the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and vanilla; also rice is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-02-23.
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Coordinates: 14°11′S 49°53′E / 14.183°S 49.883°E