Soalala Explained

Official Name:Soalala
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Boeny
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Soalala
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:15000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-16.1°N 64°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:9
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:420

Soalala is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,328 in 2022 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.[3]

There had been several victimes of Cyclone Belna that fell land on 09.12.2019 in Soalala[4]

Economy

Infra structures

Two additional hydraulic power stations are planned to take up operations in 2021.

References and notes

-16.1°N 64°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: Madagascar: Regions, Cities & Urban Communes - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information . 2024-01-17 . www.citypopulation.de.
  3. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-03-03.
  4. https://www.moov.mg/actualites/nationale/detail/belna-un-mort-trois-disparus-soalala-et-alentours-sous-les-eaux Belna - (in French): morts et disparus
  5. https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Des-techniciens-chinois-sont-a,14534.html (in French):Thermal station Soalala