Marotsiraka
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| Marotsiraka | |
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 Marotsiraka
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| Coordinates: 24°17′S 45°59′E / 24.283°S 45.983°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Amboasary Sud |
| Elevation[1] | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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.[2]
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.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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Coordinates: 24°17′S 45°59′E / 24.283°S 45.983°E
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