Soatanana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Soatanana | |
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  Soatanana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°23′S 46°55′E / 21.383°S 46.917°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.05 km2 (13.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,141 m (3,743 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 314 |
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bambara groundnut, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]
Nature
editThe Tapia forest of Soatanana supplies the town with fruits, champignons and wild silk.[4]
References
edit- ^ Intercommunalité Isandra
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- ^ la forêt de tapia dans les activités paysannes
21°23′S 46°55′E / 21.383°S 46.917°E
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