| Marotsiraka | |
|---|---|
  MarotsirakaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°17′S 45°59′E / 24.283°S 45.983°E / -24.283; 45.983 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Amboasary Sud |
| Area | |
| • Total | 913 km (353 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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.
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. 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.
References and notes
- PDD Anosy
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- PDD Anosy
| Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
| 3 districts; 62 communes | ||
24°17′S 45°59′E / 24.283°S 45.983°E / -24.283; 45.983
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