Soanierana Ivongo
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| Soanierana Ivongo | |
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  Soanierana Ivongo
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| Coordinates: 16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Toamasina |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Soanierana Ivongo |
| Elevation [1] | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 22,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Soanierana Ivongo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Soanierana Ivongo Ville has a riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cloves and lychee, while other important agricultural products are coffee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 15% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
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Coordinates: 16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E
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