Marohazo | |
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  Marohazo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°44′S44°26′E / 17.733°S 44.433°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Elevation | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Marohazo is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 60% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coconuts, maize and cassava. [2]
