Morarano Marotampona
Maritampona
Morarano Marotampona is located in Madagascar
Morarano Marotampona
Morarano Marotampona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.600°E / -18.783; 46.600
Country Madagascar
RegionBongolava
DistrictFenoarivobe
Elevation
[1]
1,003 m (3,291 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Morarano Marotampona (other name: 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]


The commune has 16 fokontany (villages).[3]

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 2008-05-02.
  3. ↑ Monographie Region Bongolava

18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.600°E / -18.783; 46.600

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