Marofarihy

Marofarihy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara-Atsimo_(district), which is a part of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Marofarihy
Marofarihy is located in Madagascar
Marofarihy
Marofarihy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°2′S 48°0′E
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictManakara
Area
 • Total75 km2 (29 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
316

Geography

The municipality is situated at 15 km North of Manakara.[3] It is crossed by the National Road 12 and the Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway.

5 Fokontany (villages) belong to this municipality: Marofarihy, Ambotaka, Mideboka, Alakamisy Anivosoa and Ambohimandroso.

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 46.5% and 46.5% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and lychee. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 4% of the population, respectively.[2]

Rivers
  • The Managnano river.

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  3. LES ACTIVITES APICOLES A MANAKARAET SES ENVIRONS

22°2′S 48°0′E

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