Vohilava, Nosy Varika

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Vohilava
Vohilava (Madagascar)
Vohilava
Vohilava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°42′S 48°21′E / -20.7, 48.35
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Nosy Varika
Elevation [1] 74 m (243 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vohilava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
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Coordinates: 20°42′S 48°21′E / -20.7, 48.35