Morarano Gare
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18°43′S 48°16′E / 18.71°S 48.27°E / -18.71; 48.27 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Moramanga |
Government | |
• Mayor | Lala Razanaparany |
Area | |
• Total | 921.35 km2 (355.74 sq mi) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 17,545 |
• | Bezanozano (80%) |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 514 |
Morarano Gare is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was 17,545 in 2018.
7 fokontany (villages) belong to the municipality that are: Marovoay, Morarano Gare, Ambohidray, Marofody, Androfia, Ambohibolakely and Sakalava.[2]
In the west flows the Mangoro River over 25 km at the limits of the municipality.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[3]
Transport
The town is situated at 30 km from Moramanga on the RN44 and the railway line Moramanga – Ambatondrazaka (MLA: Moramanga-Lac-Alaotra).
Mining
The Ambatovy mine, a large nickel and cobalt mine, is partly located in this municipality.
References
- ^ BITUMAGE de la RN44 Marovoay- Vohidiala
- ^ Ambohibary et de Morarano Gare face au projet minier d’Ambatovy
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
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