Morarano Chrome
| Morarano Chrome | |
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  Morarano Chrome Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°45′S 48°10′E / 17.750°S 48.167°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Amparafaravola |
| Elevation[1] | 787 m (2,582 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 36,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Morarano Chrome is a town and commune (Malagasy: 'kaominina') in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of the Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 36,000 in a 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior-level secondary education are available in town. The majority (92%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice; other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population,and fishing employs 1%.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
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Coordinates: 17°45′S 48°10′E / 17.750°S 48.167°E
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