Maritampona
| Maritampona | |
|---|---|
  Maritampona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.600°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Fenoarivobe |
| Elevation[1] | 1,003 m (3,291 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Maritampona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenoarivobe, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 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. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
| Fenoarivobe |
|  |
|---|---|---|
| Tsiroanomandidy | ||
Coordinates: 18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.600°E
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