Vohindava
Vohindava | |
|---|---|
  Vohindava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°25′S 47°52′E / 22.417°S 47.867°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohindava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 78% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are coffee, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% 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 2008-05-03.
22°25′S 47°52′E / 22.417°S 47.867°E
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