Mariarano
| Mariarano | |
|---|---|
  Mariarano Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°29′S 46°42′E / 15.483°S 46.700°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mahajanga II |
| Elevation[1] | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mariarano is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Coordinates: 15°29′S 46°42′E / 15.483°S 46.700°E
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