Soanenga

Soanenga is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Besalampy, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Soanega
Soanega
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°30′S 44°36′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMelaky
DistrictBesalampy
Elevation
[1]
26 m (85 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Soanenga has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 30% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coconuts and seeds of catechu. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]

Towns

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.


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