Morafeno, Ambohimahasoa Explained

Official Name:Morafeno
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Haute Matsiatra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ambohimahasoa
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:10000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-21.2°N 64°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:1222
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:305

Morafeno is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are cassava, sweet potatoes and taro. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References

-21.2°N 64°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-01.