Soanierana Ivongo | |
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Coordinates: 16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Soanierana Ivongo |
Area | |
• Total | 203 km2 (78 sq mi) |
Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
Population (2018)
[3] | |
• Total | 26,990 |
• Density | 148/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC3 ( 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]
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.
In its north the town is bordered by the Marimbona river.
16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E
Soanierana Ivongo | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Soanierana Ivongo |
Area | |
• Total | 203 km2 (78 sq mi) |
Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
Population (2018)
[3] | |
• Total | 26,990 |
• Density | 148/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC3 ( 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]
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.
In its north the town is bordered by the Marimbona river.
16°55′S 49°35′E / 16.917°S 49.583°E