Global InformationMarerano information
Marerano | |
|---|---|
  Marerano Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°22′S 44°52′E / 21.367°S 44.867°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Beroroha |
| Elevation [1] | 347 m (1,138 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 611 |
Marerano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beroroha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.