Vohimalaza

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Vohimalaza
Vohimalaza (Madagascar)
Vohimalaza
Vohimalaza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°43′S 47°27′E / -23.717, 47.45
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vangaindrano
Elevation [1] 20 m (66 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

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 potatos and rice. Services provide employment for 5% 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: 23°43′S 47°27′E / -23.717, 47.45