Soavinandriana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Soavinandriana | |
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Coordinates: 18°42′S 47°53′E / 18.700°S 47.883°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analamanga |
District | Manjakandriana |
Elevation | 1,340 m (4,400 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 3,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
18°42′S 47°53′E / 18.700°S 47.883°E