Morafeno, Arivonimamo
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Morafeno | |
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  Morafeno Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°5′S 47°6′E / 19.083°S 47.100°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Arivonimamo |
| Elevation | 1,536 m (5,039 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 112 |
Morafeno is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Arivonimamo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
