Soavinandriana
Soavinandriana | |
|---|---|
  Soavinandriana | |
| Coordinates: 19°10′S 46°44′E / 19.167°S 46.733°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Soavinandriana |
| Elevation | 1,298 m (4,259 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 40,045 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 118 |
Soavinandriana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was 40,045 in 2018.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and tobacco. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
Tobacco is an important factor of the local community.[3]
Roads[]
It is localized on the National Road 43, about 75 km from the capital Antananarivo.
References[]
- ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ La prépondérance de la culture commerciale des tabacs Marylands dit “Paraky gasy” dans la Commune Rurale de Talata-Dondona, District de Soavinandriana, Région Itasy
Capital: Miarinarivo | ||
| Arivonimamo (22) |  | |
| Miarinarivo (12) | ||
| Soavinandriana (15) | ||
3 districts; 49 communes | ||
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