Vohiposa

Vohiposa
Vohiposa Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°59′S47°9′E / 20.983°S 47.150°E / -20.983; 47.150
Country	Madagascar
Region	Haute Matsiatra
District	Ambohimahasoa
Area [1]
• Total	111 km2 (43 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	1,250 m (4,100 ft)
Population  (2001) [3]
• Total	16,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	305

Vohiposa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census. ^[3]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% of the population, respectively. ^[3]

Geography

Broken bridge over the Fanindrona River

Vohiposa is situated along the National road 7 at 26 km North from Ambohimahasoa. The municipality is crossed by the Fanindrona river. ^[4] In september 2017 the bridge collapsed under an overloaded truck. ^[5]

References

1. LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
4. LA COMMUNE URBAINE D’AMBOHIMAHASOA ET SES ENVIRONS IMMEDIATS DANS LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA
5. Le Pont de Vohiposa s'effondre

20°59′S47°9′E / 20.983°S 47.150°E / -20.983; 47.150