Tanambao Marivorahona
Tanambao Marivorahona
Marivorahona | |
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![]() Manajeba River at Marivorahona | |
![]() ![]() Tanambao Marivorahona Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 13°5′S 49°5′E / 13.083°S 49.083°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Diana |
District | Ambilobe |
Government | |
• Mayor | Justin Bemiarina |
Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
Population (2018)[2] | |
• Total | 15,654 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Marivorahona or Tanambao Marivorahona is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region.
According to 2018 census the population of Tanambao Marivorahona was 15,654.
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority (94%) of the population are farmers. The most important crops are sugarcane and tomato, while other important agricultural products are cotton, sweet potato and rice. Industry and services both provide employment for 3% of the population.[3]
Geographie[]
Tanambao Marivorahona lies 13 km from Ambilobe and 123 km from Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) on the RN 6[4] in the fertile plains of the Manajeba River.
The commune is an entry site of the Ankarana Reserve.
References and notes[]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ Census 2018
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
- ^ L'Express Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°5′S 49°5′E / 13.083°S 49.083°E
- Populated places in Diana Region
- Diana Region geography stubs