Soanega | |
|---|---|
  Soanega Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°30′S 44°36′E / 16.500°S 44.600°E | |
| Country | 
Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Besalampy |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Soanenga is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Besalampy, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Soanenga has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 30% of the working population.[ citation needed] The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coconuts and seeds of catechu. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population. [2]
Towns
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.
Capital:
Maintirano | ||
| Antsalova (6) - 406 |  | |
| Ambatomainty (5) - 404 | ||
| Besalampy (9) - 410 | ||
| Maintirano (16) - 413 | ||
| Morafenobe (4) - 416 | ||
5 districts; 40 communes | ||
16°30′S 44°36′E / 16.500°S 44.600°E
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