Soanierana Ivongo
Soanierana Ivongo | |
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  Soanierana Ivongo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Soanierana Ivongo |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 26,990 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 516 |
Soanierana Ivongo is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,990 in 2018.
Soanierana Ivongo Ville has a riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[3]
The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cloves and lychee, while other important agricultural products are coffee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 15% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[3]
Infrastructure[]
Soanierana Ivongo is found along the National Road No.5 from Toamasina to Maroantsetra.[4]
It is also the town where the ferry to Nosy Boraha (ile Sainte-Marie) leave.
Rivers[]
In its north the town is bordered by the Marimbona river.
Nature[]
References and notes[]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
- ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
- ^ Video on You-bube
Capital: Fenoarivo Atsinanana | ||
| Fenerive Est |  | |
| Mananara Nord | ||
| Maroantsetra | ||
| Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) | ||
| Soanierana Ivongo | ||
| Vavatenina | ||
6 districts; 71 communes | ||
Coordinates: 16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E
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