Soamanonga
| Soamanonga | |
|---|---|
  Soamanonga Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°52′S 44°47′E / 23.867°S 44.783°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Betioky Sud |
| Elevation[1] | 412 m (1,352 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Soamanonga is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sugarcane and rice; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-03-12.
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Coordinates: 23°52′S 44°47′E / 23.867°S 44.783°E
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