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
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
Coordinates: 20°23′S 46°55′E / 20.383°S 46.917°E
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