Marotolana, Ambanja
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| Marotolana | |
  Marotolana
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Antsiranana |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambanja |
| Elevation [1] | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 10,538 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
For other places with the same name, see Marotolana (disambiguation).
Marotolana is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Marotolana was 10,538.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99 % of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cocoa and pepper. Services provide employment for 1 % of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
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