Marotolana, Ambanja

Marotolana is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Marotolana was 10,538.[2]

Marotolana
Marotolana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°1′S 48°37′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbanja
Elevation143 m (469 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total10,538
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99% of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cocoa and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.


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