Soalala District
Soalala is a district in western Madagascar. It is a part of Boeny Region and borders the districts of Mitsinjo in northeast, Ambato-Boeni in east, Kandreho in south and Besalampy in west. The area is 6,578 km2 (2,540 sq mi) and the population was estimated to be 27,434 in 2001.
Soalala District | |
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District | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°26′S 45°23′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,578 km2 (2,540 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 27,434 |
| • Density | 4.2/km2 (11/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicities | Sakalava |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
There had been several victimes of Cyclone Belna that fell land on 09.12.2019 in Soalala[1]
Economy
- Soalala mine - which contains iron ore
- Marine shrimp farming
- Baie de Baly National Park
- Namoroka National Park is situated in the Soalala District.
Infra structures
- Soalala Airport
- Thermal power station of 60 kw.[2]
- Two additional hydraulic power stations are planned to take up operations in 2021.
References and notes
Capital: Mahajanga | ||
| Ambato-Boeni (11) (403) |  | |
| Mahajanga (1) | ||
| Mahajanga II (9) (402) | ||
| Marovoay (12) (416) | ||
| Mitsinjo (7) (417) | ||
| Soalala (3) (420) | ||
6 districts; 43 communes | ||
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