Morarano Gare

Morarano Gare is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was 17,545 in 2018.

Morarano Gare
Morarano Gara
Morarano Gare is located in Madagascar
Morarano Gare
Morarano Gare
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18.71°S 48.27°E / -18.71; 48.27
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictMoramanga
Government
 • MayorLala Razanaparany
Area
[1]
 • Total921.35 km2 (355.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total17,545
 • 
Bezanozano (80%)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
514

7 fokontany (villages) belong to the municipality that are: Marovoay, Morarano Gare, Ambohidray, Marofody, Androfia, Ambohibolakely and Sakalava.[2]

In the west flows the Mangoro River over 25 km at the limits of the municipality.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[3]

Transport

The town is situated at 30 km from Moramanga on the RN44 and the railway line Moramanga – Ambatondrazaka (MLA: Moramanga-Lac-Alaotra).

Mining

The Ambatovy mine, a large nickel and cobalt mine, is partly located in this municipality.

References
  1. BITUMAGE de la RN44 Marovoay- Vohidiala
  2. Ambohibary et de Morarano Gare face au projet minier d’Ambatovy
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.


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