Soanierana Ivongo

Soanierana Ivongo is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,990 in 2018.

Soanierana Ivongo
Soanierana Ivongo from spâce
Soanierana Ivongo from spâce
Soanierana Ivongo is located in Madagascar
Soanierana Ivongo
Soanierana Ivongo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°55′S 49°35′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictSoanierana Ivongo
Area
[1]
 • Total203 km2 (78 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
 • Total26,990
 • Density148/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
516

Soanierana Ivongo Ville has a riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[4] 24 fokontany (villages) are part of this municipality.

The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cloves and lychee, while other important agricultural products are coffee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 15% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[4]

Infrastructure

Soanierana Ivongo is found along the National Road No.5 from Toamasina (165 km) to Maroantsetra (227 km).[5]

It is also the town where the ferry to Nosy Boraha (ile Sainte-Marie) leaves.

Rivers

In its north the town is bordered by the Marimbona river.

Nature

References
  1. PCDEA - Plan Communal de Développement de l’Eau et de l’Assainissement
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  4. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
  5. Video on You-bube
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