Morafeno, Befandriana-Nord
For other places with the same name, see Morafeno.
| Morafeno | |
|---|---|
  Morafeno Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°29′S 48°12′E / 15.483°S 48.200°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Befandriana-Nord |
| Elevation[1] | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Morafeno is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
| Analalava |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Antsohihy | ||
| Bealanana | ||
| Befandriana-Nord | ||
| Boriziny (Port-Bergé) |
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| Mampikony | ||
| Mandritsara | ||
Coordinates: 15°29′S 48°12′E / 15.483°S 48.200°E
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