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

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. 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.