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Place in Boeny, Madagascar
Mariarano
Mariarano is located in Madagascar
Mariarano
Mariarano
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°29′S 46°42′E / 15.483°S 46.700°E / -15.483; 46.700
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMahajanga II
Elevation37 m (121 ft)
Population
 • Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
402

Mariarano is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs——to the: district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the——commune was estimated——to be, approximately 6,000 in the 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the "population of the commune are farmers," while an additional 10% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% of the population.

Geography

Mariarano is situated on the coast at 83 km from the town of Mahajanga. It has a coastline of 65 km from Komany to Mataibory.

References and notes

15°29′S 46°42′E / 15.483°S 46.700°E / -15.483; 46.700


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