Marotsiraka

Marotsiraka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Marotsiraka
Marotsiraka is located in Madagascar
Marotsiraka
Marotsiraka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°17′S 45°59′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Area
[1]
 • Total913 km2 (353 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total14,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

This rural commune covers 22 fokontany (villages): Tomboarivo, Anivorano, Antsonjo, Mahazoarivo, Marotsiraka, Tanambao, Antsariky, Befihamy, Tombonaly, Anjadoaky, Sakafia, Antranontany, Manandavenoky, Bekolaly, Mitsinjo, Ankiliroa, Andindo, Ambinanivelo, Beadabo, Soaserana II, Voravy and Antaralava.[4] It is situated 35 km south-west of Tsivory to which it is connected by the RIP 117.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[3]

References and notes
  1. PDD Anosy
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  4. PDD Anosy

24°17′S 45°59′E

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