Soavina, Ambatofinandrahana

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Soavina
Soavina (Madagascar)
Soavina
Soavina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°23′S 46°55′E / -20.383, 46.917
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Ambatofinandrahana
Elevation [1] 1,098 m (3,602 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 45,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Soavina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatofinandrahana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 45,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
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 Communes in Amoron'i Mania Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambatofinandrahana
Ambositra
Fandriana
Manandriana
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Coordinates: 20°23′S 46°55′E / -20.383, 46.917