Marotsiraka
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Marotsiraka | |
|---|---|
  Marotsiraka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°17′S 45°59′E / 24.283°S 45.983°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Amboasary Sud |
| Area | |
• Total | 913 km2 (353 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• 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.[3]
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.[4] 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.[3]
