Soamatasy
Soamatasy | |
|---|---|
  Soamatasy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°40′S 46°0′E / 22.667°S 46.000°E / -22.667; 46.000 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Elevation [1] | 992 m (3,255 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 313 |
Soamatasy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 43% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
Geography
Soamatasy is situated at 50 km from Ihosy.[3]
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- ^ CADRE DU PROGRAMME ACORDS, MOYEN POUR LA MISE EN PLACE DE LA DECENTRALISATIONCAS DES CINQ COMMUNES RURALES : Analaliry, Analavoka, Iakora,
22°40′S 46°0′E / 22.667°S 46.000°E / -22.667; 46.000
