Marosoa

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Marosoa
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Marosoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°32′S47°23′E / 20.533°S 47.383°E / -20.533; 47.383
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Ambositra
Elevation
[1]
1,399 m (4,590 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total
12,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Marosoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-13.

20°32′S47°23′E / 20.533°S 47.383°E / -20.533; 47.383


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