Maroambiny
Place in Sava, Madagascar
14°28′S 49°46′E / 14.467°S 49.767°E / -14.467; 49.767
Madagascar[1]
(2001)[2]
Maroambiny or Maroambihy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 93% of the population in the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, cloves and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 5% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
14°28′S 49°46′E / 14.467°S 49.767°E / -14.467; 49.767
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