Soalara
Soalara Soalara Sud | |
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23°35′S 43°43′E / 23.583°S 43.717°E / -23.583; 43.717 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Toliara II |
Government [1] | |
• Mayor | Jophelin Noasoavina |
Area | |
• Total | 525.41 km2 (202.86 sq mi) |
Elevation [2] | 31 m (102 ft) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 7,774 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 602 |
Soalara or Soalara Sud is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7774 in 2006.[3] Soalara is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 15% are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[4]
Geography
It is situated at the southern side of the mouth of the Onilahy River. A ferry used to assure transport to Saint Augustin, Madagascar but it broke down.[5] It is necessary to take small outrigger canoes or to make the trip around the bay (250 km).
Infrastructure
There is none. The infrastructure of this town can be called a disaster: there is no post-office, no water supplies, no electricity, no hospital. The harbor has fallen into pieces. Ferry: none. And its airport? Just forget it ! Access by route to the next point of civilisation: 300km (unpaved).[6]
3 radio stations can be received and there are 3 shops.
Communes
Soalara Sud
- Number of fokontany (villages): 07
- Name of the fokontany (villages) : Soalara Haut, Soalara Bas, Marovale, Sirafaly, Ankilimnivony, Andranotohoke, Ambahevahe
References and notes
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- Ambatolahy
- Andranomafana
- Ankazoabo
- Ankeriky
- Ankilivalokely
- Ántevamena
- Berenty
- Fotivolo
- Ilemby
- Tandrano
- Ambalavato
- Ankilimary
- Benenitra
- Benonoky
- Ehara
- Ianapera
- Behisatra (Behisatsy)
- Bemavo
- Beroroha
- Fanjakana
- Mandronarivo
- Marerano
- Sakena
- Tanamary
- Tanandava
- Ambatry Mitsinjo
- Ankazomanga Ouest
- Ankazombalala
- Andranomangatsiaka
- Ankilivalo
- Antohabato
- Antsavoa
- Atsimo I
- Atsimo II
- Beantake
- Beavoha
- Belamoty
- Beora
- Besely
- Betioky
- Bezaha
- Efoetsy
- Fenoandala
- Lazarivo
- Manalobe
- Masiaboay
- Maroarivo Ankazomanga
- Montifeno
- Salobe
- Savazy II
- Sakamasay
- Soamanonga
- Soaserana
- Tameantsoa
- Tanambao Ambony
- Tongobory
- Vatolatsaka
- Vohimary
23°35′S 43°43′E / 23.583°S 43.717°E / -23.583; 43.717
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