Saromaona

Saromaona
Saromaona

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 16°9′S 49°19′E / 16.150°S 49.317°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Analanjirofo
District Mananara Nord
Elevation[1] 669 m (2,195 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Saromaona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananara Nord, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and vanilla. Services provide employment for 3% 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 2008-03-07.

Coordinates: 16°9′S 49°19′E / 16.150°S 49.317°E