Vohipeno

Vohipeno is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was 14,751 in 2018.

Vohipeno
The health center in Tamboholava, a village of Vohipeno
The health center in Tamboholava, a village of Vohipeno
Vohipeno is located in Madagascar
Vohipeno
Vohipeno
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°21′S 47°50′E
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictVohipeno
Area
 • Total70 km2 (30 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total14,751
 • Ethnicities
Antemoro
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
321

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. 1.6 percent of the population is employed in service industries, and 0.5 percent in fishing.[3]

Geography

Vohipeno is situated on the RN 12 at 42 km from Manakara and 22km from Farafangana. It is alongside the Matitanana river, also known as Matitana river on Madagascars East coast.


Notable People

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

22°21′S 47°50′E

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