Alarobia
Alarobia | |
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Alarobia Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 18°58′S 47°44′E / 18.967°S 47.733°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analamanga |
District | Manjakandriana |
Elevation[1] | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Alarobia is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
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Coordinates: 18°58′S 47°44′E / 18.967°S 47.733°E
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