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]

Country Madagascar

Elevation

^[1]

9 m (30 ft)

Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Postal code

420

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Soalala
Soalala Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°6′S 45°19′E
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.