Madiromirafy
Madiromirafy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Madiromirafy | |
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  Madiromirafy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°50′S 46°50′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Maevatanana |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are maize and tobacco. Additionally fishing employs 6% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
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| Maevatanana | ||
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