Vinany

Vinany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandoto (district), which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was 20,844 inhabitants in 2018.

Vinany
Vinany is located in Madagascar
Vinany
Vinany
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°37′S 46°29′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictMandoto (district)
Elevation1,026 m (3,366 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total20,844
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35.8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry provides employment for 0.2% of the population.

It is situated at the National road 34, about half way from Antsirabe and Miandrivazo.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission

19°37′S 46°29′E


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