Soalara or Soalara Sud is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7774 in 2006.[3] Soalara is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 15% are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[4]
Soalara
Soalara Sud | |
|---|---|
  Soalara Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°35′S 43°43′E / 23.583°S 43.717°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jophelin Noasoavina |
| Area | |
• Total | 525.41 km2 (202.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 7,774 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 602 |
Geography
editIt is situated at the southern side of the mouth of the Onilahy River. A ferry used to assure transport to Saint Augustin, Madagascar but it broke down.[5] It is necessary to take small outrigger canoes or to make the trip around the bay (250 km).
Infrastructure
editThere is none. The infrastructure of this town can be called a disaster: there is no post-office, no water supplies, no electricity, no hospital. The harbor has fallen into pieces. Ferry: none. And its airport? Just forget it ! Access by route to the next point of civilisation: 300km (unpaved).[6]
3 radio stations can be received and there are 3 shops.
Communes
editSoalara Sud
- Number of fokontany (villages): 07
- Name of the fokontany (villages) : Soalara Haut, Soalara Bas, Marovale, Sirafaly, Ankilimnivony, Andranotohoke, Ambahevahe
References and notes
edit- ^ bac-maritime-fiavota-desenclave-le-sud
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ (in French:) PCD Soalara
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Bac Fiavota abandonné.
- ^ (in French:) PCD Soalara
23°35′S 43°43′E / 23.583°S 43.717°E
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