Soaserana | |
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  Soaserana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°53′S44°54′E / 23.883°S 44.900°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Betioky Sud |
| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Soaserana is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are peanuts and rice, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. [2]
