Marerano

Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
21°22′S 44°52′E / 21.367°S 44.867°E / -21.367; 44.867Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AndrefanaDistrictBerorohaElevation
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347 m (1,138 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
611

Marerano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beroroha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 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 2008-04-29.
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Madagascar Communes in the Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Toliara
Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605
Ankazoabo - 606 - (10)
Benenitra - 610 - (6)Beroroha - 611 - (9)
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31)Morombe (9) - 618Sakaraha (12) - 620Toliara I (1)Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

21°22′S 44°52′E / 21.367°S 44.867°E / -21.367; 44.867


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