Vohilengo, Farafangana

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Vohilengo
Vohilengo (Madagascar)
Vohilengo
Vohilengo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°32′S 47°41′E / -22.533, 47.683
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Farafangana
Elevation [1] 17 m (56 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 16,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vohilengo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cassava, pepper and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% 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 2008-05-05.

Coordinates: 22°32′S 47°41′E / -22.533, 47.683