Marotoko

Marotoko is a town and commune in Madagascar.[3] It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Marotoko
Marotoko is located in Madagascar
Marotoko
Marotoko
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°35′S 47°46′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictIfanadiana
Elevation
[1]
244 m (801 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  3. "Regions, Districts and Communes of Madagascar on MadaCamp".

21°35′S 47°46′E


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