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Place in Fitovinany, Madagascar
Marofarihy
Marofarihy is located in MadagascarMarofarihyMarofarihyLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°2′S 48°0′E / 22.033°S 48.000°E / -22.033; 48.000
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictManakara
Area
 • Total75 km (29 sq mi)
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Population
 • Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code316

Marofarihy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara-Atsimo_(district), which is a part of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.

Geography

The municipality is situated at 15 km North of Manakara. It is crossed by the National Road 12 and the Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway.

5 Fokontany (villages) belong to this municipality: Marofarihy, Ambotaka, Mideboka, Alakamisy Anivosoa and Ambohimandroso.

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 46.5% and 46.5% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and lychee. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 4% of the population, respectively.

Rivers

References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  3. LES ACTIVITES APICOLES A MANAKARAET SES ENVIRONS
Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316
Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

22°2′S 48°0′E / 22.033°S 48.000°E / -22.033; 48.000

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