Maroadabo
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Maroadabo | |
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  Maroadabo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°38′S 48°23′E / 16.633°S 48.383°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Andilamena |
| Elevation | 626 m (2,054 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Maroadabo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 44% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
Capital: Ambatondrazaka | ||
| Ambatondrazaka (21) |  | |
| Amparafaravola (21) | ||
| Andilamena (8) | ||
| Anosibe An'ala (11) | ||
| Moramanga (22) | ||
5 districts; 82 communes | ||
16°38′S 48°23′E / 16.633°S 48.383°E
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