Maroadabo

Maroadabo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Maroadabo
Maroadabo is located in Madagascar
Maroadabo
Maroadabo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°38′S 48°23′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAndilamena
Elevation626 m (2,054 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 44% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

16°38′S 48°23′E


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