Mariarano

Mariarano is a rural municipality 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 the 2001 commune census.[2]

Mariarano
Mariarano is located in Madagascar
Mariarano
Mariarano
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°29′S 46°42′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMahajanga II
Elevation
[1]
37 m (121 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
402

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receive 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]

Geography

Mariarano is situated on the coast at 83 km from the town of Mahajanga.[3] It has a coastline of 65 km from Komany to Mataibory.

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
  3. LA COMMUNE RURALE DE MARIARANO POUR UNE DESTINATION ECOTOURISTIQUE

15°29′S 46°42′E


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