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) | |
• 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.
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.
