Marogaona

Place in Sava, Madagascar
14°11′S 49°53′E / 14.183°S 49.883°E / -14.183; 49.883Country MadagascarRegionSavaDistrictSambavaElevation
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124 m (407 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Marogaona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99% of the population the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and vanilla; also rice is an important agricultural product. Services provide 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 2008-02-23.
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Madagascar Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Sambava
Andapa (17)
Antalaha (14)Sambava (25)Vohemar (19)
4 districts; 75 communes

14°11′S 49°53′E / 14.183°S 49.883°E / -14.183; 49.883


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