Morafeno, Mananjary
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| Morafeno | |
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 Morafeno
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| Coordinates: 21°6′S 48°12′E / 21.1°S 48.2°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Mananjary |
| Elevation[1] | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Morafeno is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 74.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and pepper. Industry and services provide employment for 25% and 0.5% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-03.
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