Maroala

Place in Sofia, Madagascar
15°23′S 47°59′E / 15.383°S 47.983°E / -15.383; 47.983Country MadagascarRegionSofiaDistrictAntsohihyElevation43 m (141 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total6,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Maroala is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and onions. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% of the population.[2]

Geography

Maroala is situated at the Sofia River.

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
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Madagascar Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsohihy
Analalava (11) (407)
Antsohihy (12) (407)Bealanana (13) (407)Befandriana-Nord (12) (409)Boriziny (15)
(Port-Bergé) (419)Mampikony (6) (414)Mandritsara (22) (415)
7 districts; 91 communes

15°23′S 47°59′E / 15.383°S 47.983°E / -15.383; 47.983


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