Soalala
Soalala | |
|---|---|
  Soalala Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°6′S 45°19′E / 16.100°S 45.317°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Soalala |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Soalala is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Soalala is served by a local airport and maritime harbour. It also has riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 78% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 16% of the population.[2]
There had been several victimes of Cyclone Belna that fell land on 09.12.2019 in Soalala[3]
Economy[]
- Soalala mine - iron ore
- Marine shrimp farming
- Baie de Baly National Park
- Tsingy de Namoroka Strict Nature Reserve
Infra structures[]
- Soalala Airport
- Thermal power station of 60 kw.[4]
Two additional hydraulic power stations are planned to take up operations in 2021.
References and notes[]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
- ^ Belna - (in French): morts et disparus
- ^ (in French):Thermal station Soalala
Capital: Mahajanga | ||
| Ambato-Boeni (11) |  | |
| Mahajanga (1) | ||
| Mahajanga II (9) | ||
| Marovoay (12) | ||
| Mitsinjo (7) | ||
| Soalala (3) | ||
6 districts; 43 communes | ||
Coordinates: 16°06′S 45°19′E / 16.100°S 45.317°E
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