Vohitany | |
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  Vohitany Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°8′S44°46′E / 24.133°S 44.767°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohitany is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 9% of the population, respectively. [2]
