Soalala District
Soalala is a district in western Madagascar. It is a part of Boeny Region and borders the districts of Mitsinjo in northeast, Ambato-Boeni in east, Kandreho in south and Besalampy in west. The area is 6,578 km2 (2,540 sq mi) and the population was estimated to be 27,434 in 2001.
Soalala District | |
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District | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 16°26′S 45°23′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
Area | |
• Total | 6,578 km2 (2,540 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 27,434 |
• Density | 4.2/km2 (11/sq mi) |
• Ethnicities | Sakalava |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
The district is further divided into three communes:
The Namoroka National Park is situated in the Soalala District.
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