Marotolana, Ambanja
Marotolana | |
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  Marotolana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°1′S 48°37′E / 14.017°S 48.617°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambanja |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,538 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Marotolana is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Marotolana was 10,538.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99% of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cocoa and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
| Ambanja (24) - 203 |
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| Ambilobe (15) - 204 | ||
| Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) (1) - 201 | ||
| Antsiranana II (22) - 202 | ||
| Nosy Be (5) - 207 | ||
5 districts; 51 communes | ||
14°1′S 48°37′E / 14.017°S 48.617°E
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