Maroteza
Maroteza | |
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  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 | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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
[edit]- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
Capital: Farafangana | ||
| Befotaka Sud (6) - 307 |  | |
| Farafangana (30) - 309 |
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| Midongy-Atsimo (6) - 318 | ||
| Vangaindrano (28) - 320 | ||
| Vondrozo (16) - 322 | ||
5 districts; 86 communes | ||
22°18′S 47°12′E / 22.300°S 47.200°E
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