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Place in Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
Marosoa
Marosoa is located in MadagascarMarosoaMarosoaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°32′S 47°23′E / 20.533°S 47.383°E / -20.533; 47.383
Country Madagascar
RegionAmoron'i Mania
DistrictAmbositra
Elevation1,399 m (4,590 ft)
Population
 • Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Marosoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
Madagascar Communes in the Amoron'i Mania Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Ambositra
Ambatofinandrahana (9) - 304
Ambositra (21) - 306
Fandriana (13) - 308
Manandriana (10) - 323
4 districts; 53 communes

20°32′S 47°23′E / 20.533°S 47.383°E / -20.533; 47.383


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