| Marofangady | |
|---|---|
  MarofangadyLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°19′S 47°5′E / 19.317°S 47.083°E / -19.317; 47.083 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Arivonimamo |
| Elevation | 1,673 m (5,489 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Marofangady is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region.
Demographics
2001 Census
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.
Education
Only primary schooling is available.
Employment
The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.
Agriculture
The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and potatoes.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
| Communes in the Itasy Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Miarinarivo | ||
| Arivonimamo (22) - 112 |  | |
| Miarinarivo (12) - 117 | ||
| Soavinandriana (15) - 118 | ||
| 3 districts; 49 communes | ||
19°19′S 47°5′E / 19.317°S 47.083°E / -19.317; 47.083
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