Maruranau Village was established in the late 19th century at a place called Shawaramingau. The residents later moved from this site to its present location. The name Maruranau is derived from the giant Amadillo. The village is approximately 109.118 sq miles and has a population of 830 individuals.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Maruranau |
| Satellite/s | - |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | 109.118 sq miles |
| Titled/Untitled | Titled |
| Name of Former Toshao | Patrick Gomes |
| Name of Current Toshao | Daniel Auguiler |
| Total Number of Councillors | 12 |
| Number of CSO’s | 15 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 830 |
| Number of households | 152 |
| 1 st Language | Waspishana |
| 2 nd Language | English |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | AF Radio |
| Means of Electricity | None |
| Types of transportation | Tractor, cow, horse, bull cart, bicycle |
| Nearest Town or Village for marketing linkages | Lethem - 98 miles |
| Seasonal patterns | Wet and dry |
| Soil Type | Sandy, loam, clay |
| ECONOMY | |
| Major economic activities | Farming, Hunting, Fishing |
| Number of shops | 8 |
| Number of Vegetable farms | 132 |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Maruranau Nursery School |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 40 |
| Name of Primary School Students | Maruranau Primary School |
| Number of Primary School Students | 203 |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health Post |
| Health Personnel | Malaria Personnel, CHW |
| Source of Water | Streams, wells |
| BUILDINGS | |
| Other Main Buildings | Market Shed, Guest house, CI-Office |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | |
| Other Infrastructure | - |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| Other Equipment | Horse power engine, 40 horse power engine, Aluminum boat (1), Chainsaw(1), Fogging Machine, Brush cutter, Plough, Generator, Water pump |
| GROUPS | |
| List of Social Groups and Clubs | Youth Group, Farmers Group, Sports Club, women’s group, Church group |