Marotolana, Bealanana
For other places with the same name, see Marotolana.
| Marotolana | |
|---|---|
  Marotolana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°39′S 48°59′E / 14.650°S 48.983°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Bealanana |
| Elevation[1] | 1,091 m (3,579 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Marotolana or Marotaolana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bealanana, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% 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 2008-02-29.
| Analalava |  | |
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| Antsohihy | ||
| Bealanana | ||
| Befandriana-Nord | ||
| Boriziny (Port-Bergé) |
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| Mampikony | ||
| Mandritsara | ||
Coordinates: 14°39′S 48°59′E / 14.650°S 48.983°E
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