Maropaika

Maropaika
Maropaika Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°42′S 46°59′E / 22.700°S 46.983°E / -22.700; 46.983
Country	Madagascar
Region	Ihorombe
District	Ivohibe
Elevation^[1]	603 m (1,978 ft)
Population (2001)^[2]
• Total	9,000
Time zone	EAT (UTC3)

Maropaika is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ivohibe, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Maropaika has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 56% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice; other important products are peanuts, beans, and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 3% of the population.^[2]

References and notes

↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

Communes in the Ihorombe Region of the Republic of Madagascar

Iakora	Begogo Iakora Ranotsara Nord

Ihosy	Ambatolahy Ambia Analaliry Analavoka Andiolava Ankily Ihosy Ilakaka Irina Mahasoa Menamaty Iloto Ranohira Sahambano Sakalalina Satrokala Soamatasy Zazafotsy

Ivohibe	Antambohobe Ivohibe Ivongo Maropaika

Coordinates: 22°42′S 46°59′E / 22.700°S 46.983°E / -22.700; 46.983

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