Vohimanitra
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Vohimanitra | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Madagascar |
Province | Fianarantsoa |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Manakara |
Elevation [1] | 219 m (719 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
- Total | 6,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Vohimanitra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 47.5% and 47.5% of the working population. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-03.