Soatanana

Soatanana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Soatanana
Soatanana is located in Madagascar
Soatanana
Soatanana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°23′S 46°55′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoa II
Area
[1]
 • Total36.05 km2 (13.92 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
1,141 m (3,743 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
314

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bambara groundnut, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]

Nature

The Tapia forest of Soatanana supplies the town with fruits, champignons and wild silk.[4]

References
  1. Intercommunalité Isandra
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
  4. la forêt de tapia dans les activités paysannes
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