Soatanana Explained

Official Name:Soatanana
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Haute Matsiatra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Fianarantsoa II
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:36.05
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:10000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-21.3833°N 101°W
Elevation Footnotes:[2]
Elevation M:1141
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:314

Soatanana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bambara groundnut, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]

Nature

The Tapia forest of Soatanana supplies the town with fruits, champignons and wild silk.[4]

References

-21.3833°N 101°W

Notes and References

  1. http://opci-isandra.byethost3.com/?cat=3 Intercommunalité Isandra
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-01.
  4. https://fr.mongabay.com/2020/01/madagascar-preserver-la-foret-preserve-le-secteur-de-la-soie-endemique/ la forêt de tapia dans les activités paysannes