Maroala
Maroala is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Maroala | |
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  Maroala Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°23′S 47°59′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Antsohihy |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and onions. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% of the population.[2]
Geography
Maroala is situated at the Sofia River.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
| Analalava |  | |
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| Antsohihy | ||
| Bealanana | ||
| Befandriana-Nord | ||
| Boriziny (Port-Bergé) |
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| Mampikony | ||
| Mandritsara | ||
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