Morarano, Ambatolampy

Place in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
19°26′S 47°29′E / 19.433°S 47.483°E / -19.433; 47.483Country MadagascarRegionVakinankaratraDistrictAmbatolampyElevation1,564 m (5,131 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Morarano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra 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 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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Madagascar Communes in the Vakinankaratra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsirabe
Ambatolampy (19)
Antanifotsy (14)Antsirabe I (1)Antsirabe II (20)Betafo (18)Faratsiho (9)Mandoto (9)
7 districts; 89 communes

19°26′S 47°29′E / 19.433°S 47.483°E / -19.433; 47.483


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