Marotoko
Marotoko | |
|---|---|
  Marotoko Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°35′S 47°46′E / 21.583°S 47.767°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ifanadiana |
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Marotoko is a town and commune in Madagascar.[3] It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ "Regions, Districts and Communes of Madagascar on MadaCamp".
21°35′S 47°46′E / 21.583°S 47.767°E
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