Morarano Chrome  | |
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| Coordinates: 17°45′S48°10′E / 17.750°S 48.167°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro | 
| District | Amparafaravola | 
| Elevation | 787 m (2,582 ft) | 
| Population | |
 • Total  | 42,147 | 
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) | 
Morarano Chrome is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of the Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 42,127. [3]
This town lies on the junction of National road 3a and National road 33 and also the MLA (Moramanga-Lac Alaotra) railways.
Primary and junior-level secondary education are available in town. The majority (92%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice; other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population, and fishing employs 1%. [4]