Soalara

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Soalara or Soalara Sud is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7774 in 2006.[https://www.formad-environnement.org/Soalara_PCD%20final_dec2006.pdf (in French:) PCD Soalara]

Soalara is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population works in fishing. 15% are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.{{cite web

| url=http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html

| title=ILO census data

| publisher=Cornell University

| year=2002

| accessdate= 2008-03-13

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==Geography==

It is situated at the southern side of the mouth of the Onilahy River. A ferry used to assure transport to Saint Augustin, Madagascar but it broke down.[https://lexpress.mg/23/06/2023/transport-maritime-les-usagers-du-bac-fiavota-abandonnes-a-eux-memes/ Bac Fiavota abandonné.] It is necessary to take small outrigger canoes or to make the trip around the bay (250 km).