Soalazaina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 according to the 2001 commune census.[2]

Soalazaina
Soalazaina is located in Madagascar
Soalazaina
Soalazaina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°1′S 48°4′E / 18.017°S 48.067°E / -18.017; 48.067
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmbatondrazaka
Elevation918 m (3,012 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority of the population (80%) of the commune are farmers, while 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice; other essential products include beans, cassava, and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

18°1′S 48°4′E / 18.017°S 48.067°E / -18.017; 48.067