Soalala

Soalala is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,328 in 2022 commune census.^[2][3]

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Soalala
Soalala Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°6′S 45°19′E / 16.100°S 45.317°E / -16.100; 45.317
Country	Madagascar
Region	Boeny
District	Soalala
Elevation [1]	9 m (30 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	15,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	420
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Soalala is served by a local airport and maritime harbour. It also has riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 78% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 16% of the population.^[2]

Soalala was severely damaged and lost several residents when it became the landfall area for Cyclone Belna in 2019 and Cyclone Fytia in 2026.

1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. ^ ^{a b c} "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
3. ^ "Madagascar: Regions, Cities & Urban Communes - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
4. ^ (in French):Thermal station Soalala

16°06′S 45°19′E / 16.100°S 45.317°E / -16.100; 45.317

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