Morafeno, Befandriana-Nord
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For other places with the same name, see Morafeno.
Morafeno is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
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Morafeno | |
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Coordinates: 15°29′S 48°12′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sofia |
District | Befandriana-Nord |
Elevation | 201 m (659 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 98% 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 peanuts, maize and cassava.[2]