Mosorolava
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| Mosorolava | |
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 Mosorolava
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| Coordinates: 12°44′S 48°58′E / 12.733°S 48.967°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Elevation[1] | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,362 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mosorolava or Misorolava is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Mosorolava was 7,362.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 98 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana and maize. Services provide employment for 1 % of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1 % 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 2008-02-13.
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Coordinates: 12°44′S 48°58′E / 12.733°S 48.967°E
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