Maromiandra, Toliara II

Maromiandra
Maromiandra

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 23°16′S 43°42′E / 23.267°S 43.700°E / -23.267; 43.700
Country  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Toliara II
Elevation[1] 23 m (75 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maromiandra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are sugarcane, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.85% and 1.15% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.

Coordinates: 23°16′S 43°42′E / 23.267°S 43.700°E / -23.267; 43.700


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