Marofototra

Place in Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Madagascar
20°52′S 48°10′E / 20.867°S 48.167°E / -20.867; 48.167Country MadagascarRegionVatovavy-FitovinanyDistrictMananjaryElevation79 m (259 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total15,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Marofototra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education is available in town. 98% of the commune's population is engaged in farming. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and coffee. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

20°52′S 48°10′E / 20.867°S 48.167°E / -20.867; 48.167


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