Vohimena | |
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  Vohimena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°18′21″S48°35′13″E / 17.30583°S 48.58694°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Amparafaravola |
| Elevation | 808 m (2,651 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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] Natural parks and nature preserves provide tourists with incentive to visit. [3]
