Vohimalaza

Vohimalaza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Vohimalaza
Vohimalaza is located in Madagascar
Vohimalaza
Vohimalaza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°43′S 47°27′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVangaindrano
Elevation
[1]
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are coffee, cloves, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.

23°43′S 47°27′E


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