Soamanova is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Soamanova
Soamanova is located in Madagascar
Soamanova
Soamanova
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°17′S 47°36′E / 23.283°S 47.600°E / -23.283; 47.600
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVangaindrano
Elevation19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The town has a permanent court. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane, cassava and barley cinnamon. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.

23°17′S 47°36′E / 23.283°S 47.600°E / -23.283; 47.600