Maroadabo

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Maroadabo
Maroadabo (Madagascar)
Maroadabo
Maroadabo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°38′S 48°23′E / -16.633, 48.383
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina
Region Alaotra-Mangoro
District Andilamena
Elevation [1] 626 m (2,054 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maroadabo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 44% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population.[2]

[edit] 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 on 2008-03-06.
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 Communes in Alaotra-Mangoro Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 16°38′S 48°23′E / -16.633, 48.383

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