Soamahamanina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miarinarivo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Soamahamanina | |
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  Soamahamanina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°59′S 47°1′E / 18.983°S 47.017°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Miarinarivo |
| Elevation | 1,368 m (4,488 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are pineapple, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
18°59′S 47°1′E / 18.983°S 47.017°E
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