Alakamisy Marososona

Alakamisy Marososona
Alakamisy Marososona is located in Madagascar
Alakamisy Marososona
Alakamisy Marososona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°43′S 46°45′E / 19.717°S 46.750°E / -19.717; 46.750
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictBetafo
Elevation1,287 m (4,222 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
13,966
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
113
ClimateCwb

Alakamisy Marososona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. The population of the commune was estimated 13,966 in 2018.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are maize, barley and soya.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

19°43′S 46°45′E / 19.717°S 46.750°E / -19.717; 46.750