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Mariarano

Coordinates: 15°29′S 46°42′E / 15.483°S 46.700°E / -15.483; 46.700
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Mariarano
Country Madagascar
ProvinceMahajanga
RegionBoeny
DistrictMahajanga II
Elevation
[1]
37 m (121 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Mariarano is a town and commune (Template:Lang-mg) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% 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 2008-03-03.

15°29′S 46°42′E / 15.483°S 46.700°E / -15.483; 46.700

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