Mavorano

Place in Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Madagascar
21°47′S 47°56′E / 21.783°S 47.933°E / -21.783; 47.933Country MadagascarRegionVatovavy-FitovinanyDistrictManakaraElevation27 m (89 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total13,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Mavorano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1.5% 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 2008-05-03.
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Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

21°47′S 47°56′E / 21.783°S 47.933°E / -21.783; 47.933


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