Iavinomby-Vohibola
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Iavinomby-Vohibola | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Province | Fianarantsoa |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Fianarantsoa II |
Elevation [1] | 1,109 m (3,638 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
- Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Iavinomby-Vohibola is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatos and potatos. Services provide employment for 0.3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-01.