Soavina, Ambatofinandrahana

Soavina
Soavina

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°23′S 46°55′E / 20.383°S 46.917°E
Country  Madagascar
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. 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]

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 2008-05-11.

Coordinates: 20°23′S 46°55′E / 20.383°S 46.917°E