Maroalomainty

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Maroalomainty
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Maroalomainty
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°10′S46°12′E / 25.167°S 46.200°E / -25.167; 46.200
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation
[1]
210 m (690 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total
18,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Maroalomainty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 37% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population. [2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

25°10′S46°12′E / 25.167°S 46.200°E / -25.167; 46.200


  1. ↑ antanimora-sud-demande un district
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