Morafeno, Sambava

Morafeno is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. It is located at the Fanambana River.[2]

Morafeno
Morafeno is located in Madagascar
Morafeno
Morafeno
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°24′S 50°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictSambava
Population
 (2001)[1]
  Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.9% of the population the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, cloves and rice. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
  2. [Bauduin & Servat, Etude d'Hydrologie à usage Agricole - ORSTORM pp.1-829 - page 16 ]

14°24′S 50°2′E


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