Maromby

Maromby
Maromby is located in Madagascar
Maromby
Maromby
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°21′S 46°34′E / 24.350°S 46.567°E / -24.350; 46.567
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation338 m (1,109 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Maromby is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

24°21′S 46°34′E / 24.350°S 46.567°E / -24.350; 46.567