Soavina, Betafo
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Soavina | |
|---|---|
  Soavina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°48′S 46°44′E / 19.800°S 46.733°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo |
| Elevation | 1,335 m (4,380 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 20,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Soavina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and bambara groundnut, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava.[2]
