Vohimena
Vohimena | |
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Vohimena Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 17°20′S 48°38′E / 17.333°S 48.633°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Amparafaravola |
Elevation[1] | 808 m (2,651 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Vohimena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and tobacco. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
Coordinates: 17°20′S 48°38′E / 17.333°S 48.633°E