Morafeno is a rural municiaplity in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001.[2]
Morafeno | |
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  Morafeno Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°36′S 47°15′E / 17.600°S 47.250°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Maevatanana |
| Elevation | 652 m (2,139 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 412 |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Rivers edit
Morafeno is situated at the Betsiboka River.
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
17°36′S 47°15′E / 17.600°S 47.250°E
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