Marotolana, Ambanja

For other places with the same name, see Marotolana.
Marotolana
Marotolana is located in Madagascar
Marotolana
Marotolana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°1′S 48°37′E / 14.017°S 48.617°E / -14.017; 48.617
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbanja
Elevation
[1]
143 m (469 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
10,538
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Marotolana is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region. 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]

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 2008-02-13.

14°1′S 48°37′E / 14.017°S 48.617°E / -14.017; 48.617


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