Maroalomainty

Coordinates: 25°10′S 46°12′E / 25.167°S 46.200°E / -25.167; 46.200
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Maroalomainty
Maroalomainty is located in Madagascar
Maroalomainty
Maroalomainty
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°10′S 46°12′E / 25.167°S 46.200°E / -25.167; 46.200
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictAmbovombe
Elevation210 m (690 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total18,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Maroalomainty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 37% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

25°10′S 46°12′E / 25.167°S 46.200°E / -25.167; 46.200