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Place in Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar
Soamanova
Soamanova is located in MadagascarSoamanovaSoamanovaLocation 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
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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.

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.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
Madagascar Communes in the Atsimo-Atsinanana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Farafangana
Befotaka Sud (6) - 307
Farafangana (30) - 309
Midongy-Atsimo (6) - 318
Vangaindrano (28) - 320
Vondrozo (16) - 322
5 districts; 86 communes

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


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