Mariarano

Mariarano
Mariarano

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°29′S 46°42′E / 15.483°S 46.700°E / -15.483; 46.700
Country  Madagascar
Region Boeny
District Mahajanga II
Elevation[1] 37 m (121 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mariarano is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% of the population.[2]

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 2008-03-03.

Coordinates: 15°29′S 46°42′E / 15.483°S 46.700°E / -15.483; 46.700


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