Morafeno, Maevatanana

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Morafeno
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Morafeno
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°36′S47°15′E / 17.600°S 47.250°E / -17.600; 47.250
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Betsiboka
District Maevatanana
Elevation
[1]
652 m (2,139 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total
3,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
412

Morafeno is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001. [2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. [2]

Rivers

Morafeno is situated at the Betsiboka River.

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 2008-03-05.

17°36′S47°15′E / 17.600°S 47.250°E / -17.600; 47.250


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