Vohimalaza | |
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Coordinates: 23°43′S 47°27′E / 23.717°S 47.450°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Vangaindrano |
Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohimalaza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are coffee, cloves, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
23°43′S 47°27′E / 23.717°S 47.450°E