Vohimanga

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Vohimanga
Vohimanga (Madagascar)
Vohimanga
Vohimanga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°3′S 45°34′E / -24.05, 45.567
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Bekily
Elevation [1] 565 m (1,854 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vohimanga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 100% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also peanuts are an important agricultural product.[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 2008-05-02.
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 Communes in Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 24°3′S 45°34′E / -24.05, 45.567