Vohimalaza

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Vohimalaza
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Vohimalaza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°43′S47°27′E / 23.717°S 47.450°E / -23.717; 47.450
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vangaindrano
Elevation
[1]
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

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.

23°43′S47°27′E / 23.717°S 47.450°E / -23.717; 47.450


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