Mavorano

Mavorano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mavorano
Mavorano is located in Madagascar
Mavorano
Mavorano
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°47′S 47°56′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation
[1]
27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1.5% 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 2008-05-03.

21°47′S 47°56′E


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