Soanierana, Taolanaro
Appearance
Soanierana | |
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Coordinates: 25°0′S 46°53′E / 25.000°S 46.883°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Anosy |
District | Taolanaro |
Area | |
• Total | 606 km2 (234 sq mi) |
Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 614 |
Soanierana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 19% of the population.[3]
Roads
[edit]This municipality is crossed by the Provincial road RIP118.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Projet RIP 118
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ PROJET DE REHABILITATION DE LA RIP 118