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Soahany
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| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Antsalova |
| Elevation[1] | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Soahany is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane, maize and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
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