Soaindrana

Soaindrana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoaii, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Soaindrana
Soaindrana is located in Madagascar
Soaindrana
Soaindrana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°31′S 47°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoaii
Elevation
[1]
1,194 m (3,917 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cabbage, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

21°31′S 47°2′E


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