Soaserana, Betioky Sud
Soaserana | |
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![]() ![]() Soaserana Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°53′S 44°54′E / 23.883°S 44.900°E | |
Country |
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Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Betioky Sud |
Elevation[1] | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Soaserana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are peanuts and rice, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
Coordinates: 23°53′S 44°54′E / 23.883°S 44.900°E
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