Marerano | |
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  Marerano Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°22′S44°52′E / 21.367°S 44.867°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Beroroha |
| Elevation | 347 m (1,138 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 611 |
Marerano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beroroha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population. [2]
