Morarano Chrome

Morarano Chrome is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of the Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 42,127.[3]

Morarano Chrome
Morarano Chrome is located in Madagascar
Morarano Chrome
Morarano Chrome
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°45′S 48°10′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmparafaravola
Elevation
[1]
787 m (2,582 ft)
Population
[2]
 • Total42,147
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

This town lies on the junction of National road 3a and National road 33 and also the MLA (Moramanga-Lac Alaotra) railways.

Primary and junior-level secondary education are available in town. The majority (92%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice; other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population, and fishing employs 1%.[4]

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. RÉGION ALAOTRAMANGORO
  3. RÉGION ALAOTRAMANGORO
  4. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.

17°45′S 48°10′E

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