Soamanova

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Soamanova
Soamanova
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°17′S 47°36′E / 23.283°S 47.600°E / -23.283; 47.600
Country  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vangaindrano
Elevation[1] 19 m (62 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Soamanova is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The town has a permanent court. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane, cassava and barley. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05. 
Befotaka Sud
Farafangana
Midongy-Atsimo
Vangaindrano
Vondrozo

Coordinates: 23°17′S 47°36′E / 23.283°S 47.600°E / -23.283; 47.600


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