Soalala
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| Soalala | |
  Soalala
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Soalala |
| Elevation [1] | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Not to be confused with Soalala District, the district with same name.
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 in Mahajanga Province. 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]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
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