Morarano Gare
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Morarano Gare
Morarano Gara | |
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  Morarano Gare Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°43′S 48°16′E / 18.71°S 48.27°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lala Razanaparany |
| Area | |
• Total | 921.35 km2 (355.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 17,545 |
| • | Bezanozano (80%) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 514 |
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.
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]
