Soalala

Soalala is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Not to be confused with Soalala District, the district with same name.
Soalala
Soalala is located in Madagascar
Soalala
Soalala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°6′S 45°19′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictSoalala
Elevation
[1]
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total15,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
420

Soalala is served by a local airport and maritime harbour. It also has riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 78% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 16% of the population.[2]

There had been several victimes of Cyclone Belna that fell land on 09.12.2019 in Soalala[3]

Economy

Infra structures

Two additional hydraulic power stations are planned to take up operations in 2021.


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.
  3. Belna - (in French): morts et disparus
  4. (in French):Thermal station Soalala

16°06′S 45°19′E


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