Marofoty
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Marofoty is a town and commune (
Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and cotton, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
Capital: Toliara | |||
| Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605 | Ankazoabo - 606 - (10) | ||
Benenitra - 610 - (6) | |||
Beroroha - 611 - (9) | |||
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31) |
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Morombe (9) - 618 |
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Sakaraha (12) - 620 | |||
| Toliara I (1) | |||
Toliara II (22) (602) | |||
9 districts; 119 communes | |||
22°56′S 43°34′E / 22.933°S 43.567°E
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