Soahany
Soahany | |
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Coordinates: 18°24′S 44°08′E / 18.400°S 44.133°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Melaky |
District | Antsalova |
Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,001 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 406 |
Soahany is a rural municipality 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 10,001 in the 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. Fishing employs the remaining 10% of the population.[2]
Rivers
[edit]Soahany lies at the mouth of the Soahany river into the Indian Ocean.
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.