Soanierana, Taolanaro

Soanierana
Soanierana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°0′S 46°53′E / 25.000°S 46.883°E / -25.000; 46.883
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 35 m (115 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 9,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Soanierana is a town and commune 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.[2]

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.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 25°0′S 46°53′E / 25.000°S 46.883°E / -25.000; 46.883


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