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Mariarano

Mariarano is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in the 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% of the population.

Geography

Mariarano is situated on the coast at 83 km from the town of Mahajanga. It has a coastline of 65 km from Komany to Mataibory.

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
  3. ^ LA COMMUNE RURALE DE MARIARANO POUR UNE DESTINATION ECOTOURISTIQUE

15°29′S 46°42′E / 15.483°S 46.700°E / -15.483; 46.700