Soaindrana
Soaindrana | |
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Soaindrana Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 21°31′S 47°2′E / 21.517°S 47.033°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Fianarantsoaii |
Elevation[1] | 1,194 m (3,917 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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]
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
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 21°31′S 47°2′E / 21.517°S 47.033°E
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