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Place in Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Madagascar
Marotoko
Marotoko is located in MadagascarMarotokoMarotokoLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°35′S 47°46′E / 21.583°S 47.767°E / -21.583; 47.767
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictIfanadiana
Elevation244 m (801 ft)
Population
 • Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Marotoko is a town and commune in Madagascar. 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.

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.

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".
Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316
Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

21°35′S 47°46′E / 21.583°S 47.767°E / -21.583; 47.767


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