Maromiandra, Toliara II

Maromiandra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001.[3]

Maromiandra
Maromiandra is located in Madagascar
Maromiandra
Maromiandra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°16′S 43°42′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictToliara II
Government
[1]
 • MayorEdson
Elevation
[2]
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
602

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are sugarcane, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.85% and 1.15% of the population, respectively.[3]

In 2007 only 9.8% if the children had been scolarized.[4]

References
  1. Base Toliara
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
  4. Analyse écogéographique de la végétation sectorielle du Fiherenana - Nourddine MIRHANI, 2007. Université de Toliara

23°16′S 43°42′E


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