Marofinaritra

Marofinaritra
Marofinaritra
Marofinaritra is located in Madagascar
Marofinaritra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°2′S 50°7′E / 15.033°S 50.117°E / -15.033; 50.117
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Antalaha
Population (2001)[1]
 - Total 14,546
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Marofinaritra is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Marofinaritra was 14,546.[1]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Industry and services provide both employment for 1 % of the population.[1]

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Coordinates: 15°2′S 50°7′E / 15.033°S 50.117°E / -15.033; 50.117