Maropaika

Maropaika is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ivohibe, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Maropaika
Maropaika is located in Madagascar
Maropaika
Maropaika
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°42′S 46°59′E
CountryMadagascar
RegionIhorombe
DistrictIvohibe
Elevation603 m (1,978 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Maropaika has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 56% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice; other important products are peanuts, beans, and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]

It is connected with Ihosy in the west, and Farafangana in the east by the largely unpaved Route nationale 27.

References and notes

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

22°42′S 46°59′E


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