Soahany

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]

Soahany
Soahany is located in Madagascar
Soahany
Soahany
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°24′S 44°08′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMelaky
DistrictAntsalova
Elevation
[1]
21 m (69 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,001
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
406

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

Soahany lies at the mouth of the Soahany river into the Indian Ocean.

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.


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