Marotsiraka

Marotsiraka
Marotsiraka
Location in Madagascar
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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]

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