Maroteza

Maroteza
Maroteza

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 22°18′S 47°12′E / 22.300°S 47.200°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vondrozo
Elevation[1] 256 m (840 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 18,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Maroteza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-10.

Coordinates: 22°18′S 47°12′E / 22.300°S 47.200°E