Soamatasy

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Soamatasy
Soamatasy (Madagascar)
Soamatasy
Soamatasy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°40′S 46°0′E / -22.667, 46
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Ihorombe
District Ihosy
Elevation [1] 992 m (3,255 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 3,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Soamatasy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 43% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
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 Communes in Ihorombe Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Ihosy
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Coordinates: 22°40′S 46°0′E / -22.667, 46

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