Vohilava, Mananjary
Vohilava is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of the region of Vatovavy. The population of the municipality was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Vohilava | |
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  Vohilava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°4′S 48°0′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy |
| District | Mananjary |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marie Claire Razafindravelo |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 32,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 317 |
Geography
Vohilava is situated at the Isaka river.[3] It is the endpoint of the Route nationale 24 from Mananjary that is situated at 61km.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also bananas are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
References
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- Vohilava minée par la corruption
Capital: Mananjary | |
| Ifanadiana (14) -312 | |
| Mananjary (25) - 317 |
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| Nosy Varika (19) - 319 |
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3 districts; 58 communes | |
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