Soanierana Ivongo

Coordinates: 16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E / -16.917; 49.583
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Soanierana Ivongo
Soanierana Ivongo from spâce
Soanierana Ivongo from spâce
Soanierana Ivongo is located in Madagascar
Soanierana Ivongo
Soanierana Ivongo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E / -16.917; 49.583
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictSoanierana Ivongo
Area
 • Total203 km2 (78 sq mi)
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
 • Total26,990
 • Density148/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
516

Soanierana Ivongo is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,990 in 2018.

Soanierana Ivongo Ville has a riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[4] 24 fokontany (villages) are part of this municipality.

The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cloves and lychee, while other important agricultural products are coffee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 15% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[4]

Infrastructure[edit]

Soanierana Ivongo is found along the National Road No.5 from Toamasina (165 km) to Maroantsetra (227 km).[5]

It is also the town where the ferry to Nosy Boraha (ile Sainte-Marie) leaves.

Rivers[edit]

In its north the town is bordered by the Marimbona river.

Nature[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ PCDEA - Plan Communal de Développement de l’Eau et de l’Assainissement
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  4. ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
  5. ^ Video on You-bube

16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E / -16.917; 49.583