Marolinta Explained

Official Name:Marolinta
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Androy
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Beloha
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:11000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-25.1°N 81°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:53

Marolinta is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beloha, which is a part of Androy Region.

It is situated in the west of Androy Region at the Menarandra River, near the Hatokaliosky Special Reserve and the Bay of Langarano.

The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

-25.1°N 81°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-02.