Maromokotra
| Maromokotra | |
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 Maromokotra
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| Coordinates: 12°57′S 49°34′E / 12.950°S 49.567°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar
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| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Maromokotra is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It is situated at the unpaved Route Nationale 5a halfway between Ambilobe and Daraina, near the Saharenana River. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of the Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority (94%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana, maize and seeds of catechu. Services provide employment for 1% of the population, and fishing employs the remaining 5% of the population.
Coordinates: 12°57′S 49°34′E / 12.950°S 49.567°E
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