Soatanana
Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
21°23′S 46°55′E / 21.383°S 46.917°E / -21.383; 46.917
Madagascar (2001)[3]
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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]
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
- ^ Intercommunalité Isandra
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- ^ la forêt de tapia dans les activités paysannes
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Capital: Fianarantsoa
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes
21°23′S 46°55′E / 21.383°S 46.917°E / -21.383; 46.917
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