Maritampona
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| Maritampona | |
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 Maritampona
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| Coordinates: 18°47′S 46°36′E / 18.783°S 46.6°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]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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